Enhancing Vulnerability Assessment and Risk Scoring with CVSS 4.0
In the realm of cybersecurity, accurately assessing and quantifying the severity of vulnerabilities is crucial for organizations to effectively prioritize their remediation efforts. One widely adopted framework for quantifying the risk a vulnerability poses is the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS). Recently, the CVSS 4.0 specification and calculator were released, bringing significant enhancements to the process of vulnerability assessment and risk management. In this blog post, we will explore what CVSS is and highlight the key changes in version 4.0.