CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) is a unique and international identification number assigned to each specific cybersecurity vulnerability found in software and hardware (for example, CVE-2021-44228). It is managed by the MITRE corporation.
Its main goal is to create a common security language for all cybersecurity experts, programmers and scanner tools around the world.
Contribution to Vulnerability Management
Automated Scanning: Security scanners (Nessus, Qualys, etc.) mark the vulnerabilities they find with a CVE code when scanning your system. This allows admins to immediately understand which specific vulnerability is present.
Precise Patching: When software vendors release a patch, they note which CVE codes it fixes. This allows IT teams to accurately match the patch to the vulnerability and update the system.
