CVSS Scoring in 2025: Why It’s No Longer Enough

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In the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, the ability to assess and prioritize vulnerabilities is more crucial than ever. For years, the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) has served as the industry benchmark for vulnerability severity classification. By providing a numerical score and severity categorization (Critical, High, Medium and Low), it has helped organizations standardize their approach to managing vulnerabilities.

But as we move into 2025, CVSS scoring alone is proving to be insufficient. Modern attack surfaces, complex web applications, the increasing reliance on APIs, cloud-native environments, and the growing sophistication of cyberattacks demand a more nuanced approach that takes real-world context into account.

Strengths of CVSS Scoring

CVSS has been a cornerstone of vulnerability management for several reasons:

• Standardization: It provides a consistent language and framework for assessing vulnerabilities.

• Ease of Use: Its straightforward numerical scoring makes it accessible to a wide range of professionals.

• Broad Adoption: CVSS is widely supported across platforms, tools, and reports, making it easy to integrate into workflows.