Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) (noun)
A qualitative public framework for rating the severity of security vulnerabilities in software.
CyberWire Glossary link: https://thecyberwire.com/glossary/common-vulnerability-scoring-system
Audio reference link: Peter Silva, 2020. What is Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) [Video]. YouTube. URL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rR63F_lfKf0