What a Good VAPT Report Contains
A VAPT report is the main deliverable of a vulnerability assessment and penetration test. A good one tells leadership how exposed the organisation is, gives developers everything they need to fix each issue, and gives auditors evidence that testing was done properly. This page walks through each section of a Scantra report. A redacted sample report is available on request.
Last reviewed 2026-09-28 by the Scantra Security testing team
1. Executive summary
A one to two page overview for leadership: overall risk rating, number of findings by severity, key themes and top recommendations, written without jargon.
2. Scope and methodology
Exactly what was tested, when, from where and with which accounts, plus the standards followed, such as OWASP, PTES and NIST. Auditors rely on this section.
3. Findings with CVSS ratings
Each finding is rated using CVSS v3.1 as Critical, High, Medium, Low or Informational. Ratings consider real exploitability in your environment, not just the theoretical score.
4. Evidence and reproduction steps
Screenshots, requests and responses, and step-by-step instructions so your developers can reproduce and confirm each issue.
5. Remediation guidance
Specific, practical fixes, with references to OWASP cheat sheets and vendor documentation.
6. Compliance mapping
Where relevant, each finding is mapped to ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS or CERT-In controls.
7. Retest results
After your team fixes the issues, our free retest updates the status of every finding. The final report shows what was fixed, what remains and any accepted risks.
Warning signs of a weak report
- Pages of raw scanner output with no validation
- No reproduction steps or evidence
- Generic remediation text copied for every finding
- No description of scope or methodology
Frequently asked questions
Can I see a sample VAPT report?
Yes. Ask for one on your call and we will share a redacted sample.
Can I share the report with customers?
Most companies share an attestation letter or certificate, and keep the full report internal.
What is CVSS?
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System, an industry standard for rating vulnerability severity from 0 to 10.