What steps would you take if you discovered a security vulnerability in your application just before a major release?

This scenario evaluates the candidate's technical judgment, understanding of security best practices, and their ability to prioritize tasks under tight deadlines. It also reveals their commitment to product integrity and user safety.

Explain your prioritization process and detail the actions you would take. You could say, 'First, I would assess the severity of the vulnerability. If critical, I'd halt the release and coordinate with the security team to remediate it. If it's a medium risk, I might proceed with the release while documenting the issue for a patch post-launch.' This demonstrates your risk management capabilities.