Definition
A validated autofix is an AI- or automation-produced fix that has independent evidence showing the original risk is absent in the new artifact. It separates a generated patch from a verified remediation outcome.
Compilation success or ticket closure are necessary but not sufficient. A validated autofix requires a retest or equivalent independent evidence.
Why it matters
It separates a generated patch from a verified remediation outcome. Without validation, autofixes can close tickets while leaving risk in place.
Example
An AI agent generates a patch for a dependency CVE. A validated autofix requires a retest showing the vulnerable behavior is absent and a reviewer attestation bound to the release candidate.
Related terms
- AI-generated code governance — The set of controls that ensure AI-generated code is reviewable, attributable, and verified before release.
- Vulnerability fix proof — Independent evidence that a reported vulnerability no longer applies to the release candidate.
- Verified remediation — Confirmation, through qualified evidence, that a claimed fix removed or neutralized the specific risk being evaluated.