CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures)
A standardized identifier for publicly known cybersecurity vulnerabilities, such as CVE-2024-12345.
What is CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures)?
What is CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures)?
CVE is a system maintained by MITRE Corporation that assigns unique identifiers to publicly disclosed security vulnerabilities. Each CVE entry includes an ID number, description, and references. For example, CVE-2021-44228 is the infamous Log4Shell vulnerability. CVEs provide a common language for discussing vulnerabilities across tools, vendors, and organizations. Vulnerability scanners use CVE identifiers to match detected issues against known vulnerability databases.
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