Threat Source

The intent and method targeted at the intentional exploitation of a vulnerability or a situation and method that may accidentally trigger a vulnerability. Synonymous with Threat Agent.
SOURCE: FIPS 200; SP 800-53; SP 800-53A; SP 800-37

The intent and method targeted at the intentional exploitation of a vulnerability or a situation and method that may accidentally exploit a vulnerability.
SOURCE: CNSSI-4009