vulnerability

pluralvulnerabilities

noun: the state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed
- The coastal town's vulnerability to hurricanes prompted the construction of a new seawall.
noun: a weakness or flaw that can be exploited, especially in a computer system or network
- The software's vulnerability allowed hackers to access users' personal data.
noun: the condition of being open to emotional hurt or criticism
- She shared her personal story, showing her vulnerability to the audience.