CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) — What It Is, How It Works, and Why Defenders Track It
CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) is the global identifier standard for publicly disclosed software and hardware vulnerabilities. This SECMONS glossary entry explains CVE structure, who assigns CVEs, how CVEs relate to CVSS and CWE, and how teams use CVEs for patching, risk, and incident response.