What is the Difference Between CVE and CVSS?
CVE is the database of known vulnerabilities and exposures. Every entry in that database has a corresponding CVSS score. The CVSS score calculates the severity of the CVE.
See Also
HTTPCS - What is CVE? | All about Common Vulnerabilities & ExposuresWhat is the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS)?How CVSS works: characterizing and scoring vulnerabilitiesVulnerability Score (CVSS) vs Risk Score: What is the difference? | ArmisCVSS is the overall score assigned to a vulnerability. CVE is simply a list of all publicly disclosed vulnerabilities that includes the CVE ID, a description, dates, and comments. The CVSS score is not reported in the CVE listing – you must use the NVD to find assigned CVSS scores.
