Automating App CVE Remediation with Hexnode UEM

Hexnode UEM facilitates application vulnerability management through a dedicated workflow within the Patches and Updates tab. This process is structured around three primary phases: Finding, Deciding, and Fixing.

1. Finding Vulnerabilities

Hexnode UEM continuously monitors managed Windows and macOS devices, cross-referencing installed applications against global vulnerability data.

• Vulnerability Analysis Reports: Under the Reports tab, the Applicable Vulnerabilities report provides a comprehensive list of all security weaknesses detected across the fleet.
• Vulnerabilities by CVE: In the Patches and Updates dashboard, this section identifies the top 7 CVEs currently affecting the organization, prioritized by severity.
• Detailed Metadata: For every vulnerability, Hexnode surfaces the CVE ID, CVSSv3.1 Base Score, CVSS Rating (Critical, High, Medium, or Low), and a direct CVE.org link.
• Device Impact: Administrators can view the Affected Devices list for any specific CVE to identify which endpoints require immediate remediation.

2. Deciding Which to Fix

The platform provides granular filtering and status tracking to help IT teams prioritize their security response.

• Status Filters: Patches can be filtered by their current state: Missing, Installed, Failed, or Pending.
• Severity-Based Prioritization: Admins can use the Severity Filter (Critical, Important, Moderate, Low) to isolate and address the most high-risk updates first.
• Approval Workflow: Before deployment, patches can be held in a Pending state. Admins can manually Approve or Revoke specific updates to control the rollout.

3. Fixing (The “Automate” Feature)

The Automate tab in Hexnode UEM allows for the systematic deployment of patches at scale, removing the need for manual intervention.

• Auto Patch Automation: Admins can create a New Automation specifically for Auto Patching.
• Update Criteria: Rules can be defined using the CVE identifier or Severity as the primary condition. For example, an automation can be set to trigger if “Severity = Critical.”
• Maintenance Windows: By enabling the Install and reboot only during maintenance window option, updates are only applied during pre-configured Active hours, ensuring zero disruption to end-user productivity.
• Silent Deployment: Patches are executed as silent background actions. Admins can track progress through the Patch Management: Activity Feed and the Action History log.

Strategic Value for Large Enterprises

For a company with thousands of devices, Hexnode simplifies the CVE process in these specific ways:

• Centralized Visibility: In a fleet of thousands, you no longer have to guess which apps are insecure. The Top 7 Vulnerabilities widget identifies the most dangerous bugs (like those in Chrome, Zoom, or Teams) active across your entire company at a glance.
• Scalable Automation of Patch Deployment: Hexnode’s Auto Patch Automation enables IT teams to automatically deploy patches based on CVE identifiers or severity levels. Administrators can define maintenance windows and schedule silent background deployments, ensuring critical vulnerabilities are remediated efficiently without disrupting end-user productivity.
• Traceable CVE‑to‑Patch Mapping: Every CVE surfaced in Hexnode is linked to one or more available patches. This allows administrators to see which patch resolves which vulnerability, enabling precise remediation planning and prioritization.
• Audit Readiness: Hexnode maintains a tamper-proof Action History for every patch deployment. If an auditor requires proof of remediation for a specific CVE ID, you can export a Patch Compliance report to verify the successful installation status across 100% of your managed endpoints.

Key Capabilities Summary

Streamlining App CVE Management at Scale

By integrating automated vulnerability intelligence directly into the unified endpoint management lifecycle, Hexnode UEM transforms application CVE remediation from a manual, reactive struggle into a streamlined, enterprise-grade operation. For large-scale organizations, the ability to gain instant visibility into application vulnerabilities, automate silent patching during maintenance windows, and enforce compliance via conditional access is essential. This framework ensures that software security gaps are closed rapidly and reliably, maintaining a robust defense posture across the entire application fleet while minimizing the burden on IT resources.