In SaaS security conversations, "misconfiguration" and "vulnerability" are often used interchangeably. But they're not the same thing. And misunderstanding that distinction can quietly create real exposure.

This confusion isn't just semantics. It reflects a deeper misunderstanding of the shared responsibility model, particularly in SaaS environments where the line between vendor and customer responsibility is often unclear.

A Quick Breakdown

Vulnerabilities are flaws in the codebase of the SaaS platform itself. These are issues only the vendor can patch. Think zero-days and code-level exploits.

Misconfigurations , on the other hand, are user-controlled. They result from how the platform is set up—who has access, what integrations are connected, and what policies are enforced (or not)

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