CVE

Definition

CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) is the global standard for numbering known security flaws. Each CVE number refers to a specific, documented vulnerability in software or hardware.

CVE numbers are managed by MITRE Corporation. Each flaw gets a unique number (CVE-YEAR-NUMBER) and a CVSS severity score. Security teams use CVE feeds to quickly identify which vulnerabilities apply to their systems.

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