ISO 27001 - Vulnerability Management Tracking Spreadsheet Template
Vulnerability Management - Primary Evidence of Technical Control Effectiveness
Required to support ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Annex A technical vulnerability management controls - reviewed closely during certification and surveillance audits.
The Vulnerability Management Tracking Spreadsheet is a critical operational record within an ISO/IEC 27001 ISMS. It is used to document identified vulnerabilities, assess risk, assign ownership, track remediation actions, and record formal closure.
Auditors review this evidence during Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits to confirm that vulnerabilities are not only identified, but actively managed, prioritised, and resolved. Missing, incomplete, or ad-hoc tracking frequently results in nonconformities or follow-up actions.
This template provides a structured, traceable, auditor-ready format to demonstrate end-to-end vulnerability lifecycle management in line with ISO/IEC 27001:2022 requirements.
Why This Document Matters
- Demonstrates that technical vulnerabilities are formally identified, assessed, and managed.
- Provides traceable evidence of vulnerability ownership, prioritisation, and treatment decisions.
- Confirms a risk-based approach to vulnerability remediation and acceptance.
- Shows ongoing monitoring, remediation progress, and closure of vulnerabilities.
- Serves as auditable evidence of effective technical vulnerability management under ISO/IEC 27001.
What's Included in This Template
- ISO/IEC 27001:2022–aligned vulnerability management structure.
- Centralised register for identified technical vulnerabilities.
- Risk-based severity, prioritisation, and treatment fields.
- Defined ownership, remediation actions, and target dates.
- Status tracking, verification, and formal closure evidence.
- Audit-ready format to demonstrate end-to-end vulnerability lifecycle management.
Common Audit Issues This Helps You Avoid
- No single source of truth for tracking technical vulnerabilities.
- Inconsistent or undocumented risk ratings and remediation decisions.
- Lack of accountability for vulnerability treatment and timelines.
- Open vulnerabilities with no evidence of verification or closure.
- Failure to demonstrate continuous vulnerability management activities.
- Audit findings related to ineffective technical vulnerability management under ISO/IEC 27001.
Who Should Use This Template
- Organisations that must prove technical vulnerability management during ISO/IEC 27001 audits.
- Teams needing clear ownership, prioritisation, and closure tracking for vulnerabilities.
- Businesses moving from ad-hoc vulnerability tracking to an audit-ready register.
- Consultants supporting multiple clients with consistent vulnerability management evidence.
- ISO/IEC 27001:2022 implementations requiring stronger Annex A technical control evidence.
Format & Customisation
- Editable Microsoft Excel format (.xlsx)
- Fully customisable text, headings, and branding
- No specialised software required
- Compatible with Excel, Google Docs, and LibreOffice
Compliance Note
The Vulnerability Management Tracking Spreadsheet forms part of a complete ISO/IEC 27001 ISMS. It supports vulnerability management procedures, risk treatment decisions, and technical controls, providing auditors with clear evidence of effective vulnerability management throughout certification and surveillance audits.
How Does It Work?
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1Download the Excel template instantly after checkout.
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2Replace company-specific details where applicable.
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3Customize wording in template if required.
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4Approved and retained as ISMS vulnerability evidence.
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