How to Check or Edit the Default Action of a Threat Signature

How to Check or Edit the Default Action of a Threat Signature

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Created On 09/26/18 19:13 PM - Last Modified 10/18/25 04:53 AM


Symptom


In a scenario where the default action of the threat signature needs to be modified, the following steps will be useful



Environment


  • Any Firewall


Resolution


Steps

  1. On the web GUI, go to Objects > Security Profiles > Anti-Spyware (or Vulnerability Protection).
  2. Click on any of the profiles and go to the Exceptions tab:
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  3. Check the "show all signatures" box to view the threats and corresponding actions. To edit the action taken for a particular threat, click on the action.
    Note: The "predefined" profiles are read-only and cannot be modified.
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Alternatively, t
he default action can be checked on the threat vault at the following link: (https://threatvault.paloaltonetworks.com/)

  1. Enter the Threat ID and specify the type of threat:
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  2. Click on the magnifying glass icon beside the Threat ID, as shown above:
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