Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)

A CVE, or Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures, is a publicly disclosed cybersecurity vulnerability. Each CVE is assigned a unique identifier (e.g., CVE-2025-12345) that makes it easier for organizations, researchers, and IT teams to track, discuss, and address specific security flaws.
 
CVE records are managed by the CVE Program, overseen by MITRE Corporation and sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. They serve as a standardized reference point for known security weaknesses, helping to ensure consistent communication across vendors, security tools, and incident response teams.