DAST

Viewing issue details

• Last updated: August 3, 2026

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This page explains how you can see more detailed information about the issues detected by Burp Suite DAST. You can also:

• Set an issue's status
• Edit the severity of an issue
• Raise a ticket to remediate an issue

View details for a specific issue

To view a detailed description of an issue:

1. From the top menu, select Scans.
2. Select the scan you want to view.
3. Select the Issues tab.
4. Expand the issue and select the URL from the list.
5. Make sure that the Advisory tab is selected. This panel contains detailed information about the issue.
6. To see more information about the issue, expand the collapsible headings. Note that the headings vary depending on the type of issue detected.
7. To view other issues for this scan, select them from the list on the left of the window.

Viewing the timeline for an issue

The Timeline tab shows the full history of an issue.

To view an issue's timeline:

1. Open the issue, as described above.
2. Select the Timeline tab.
3. (Optional) Filter the timeline by event type.

For more information about the events shown in the timeline, see Issue details.