Daring exploit (8)
![Ross](/clue/static/ross-mug.min.png)
I believe the answer is:
escapade
'daring exploit' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for escapade that I've seen before include "Daring stunt" , "Risky adventure" , "Adventure, lark" , "Risky venture" , "Risky lark" .)