CVSSSkalal

CVSSSkalal, also known as the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS), is an open framework for communicating the characteristics and severity of software vulnerabilities. It was developed by the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST) and is widely used in the cybersecurity industry to assess and prioritize the risk associated with a vulnerability.

The CVSS framework consists of three metric groups: Base, Temporal, and Environmental. The Base metrics provide a fundamental measure of the severity of a vulnerability, considering factors such as the attack vector, complexity, privileges required, user interaction, scope, and impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The Temporal metrics reflect the characteristics of a vulnerability that change over time, such as the existence of exploits, remediation level, and report confidence. The Environmental metrics account for the characteristics of a vulnerability that are unique to a user's environment, including security requirements, deployment models, and technical impact.

CVSS scores range from 0 to 10, with 0 indicating no impact and 10 indicating a critical vulnerability. The scoring system is designed to be consistent and repeatable, allowing organizations to compare and prioritize vulnerabilities across different systems and vendors.

The CVSS framework is widely adopted by security vendors, software developers, and organizations to standardize the assessment and communication of vulnerability severity. It helps in making informed decisions about resource allocation, patch management, and risk mitigation strategies.