Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS)

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) is a standardized method used to assess the severity of security vulnerabilities in software and systems. It provides a numerical score ranging from 0 to 10, where a higher score indicates a more severe vulnerability. CVSS considers various factors, including how easy the vulnerability can be exploited and the potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This scoring helps organizations prioritize their response efforts, focusing resources on the most critical vulnerabilities that could pose significant risks to their systems and data.