Understanding the CVE Directory and Technology Watch
In the field of cyber-security, Attackmetricx provide the users two essential features which is — The CVE Directory and — The Technology Watch — that are fundamental for organizations to manage vulnerabilities and understand their potential impacts.
CVE Directory (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures)
The CVE Directory is a database that
lists all known vulnerabilities, whether currently exploited in the wild or
not. This tool provides a comprehensive overview of the vulnerability
landscape, making it easier for organizations to track and manage potential
threats.
Key of the CVE Directory
Total CVEs
Total CVEs: The total
number of CVEs recorded gives a sense of the vast landscape of potential
vulnerabilities that organizations must be aware of.
KVE (Known
Vulnerabilities and Exploits): This metric
shows how many of the listed CVEs are known to have been exploited.
Understanding this can help prioritize remediation efforts.
3CVEs Added in
the Last 7 Days: This part highlights new
vulnerabilities, which can be vital for organizations to handle promptly to
avoid being trapped off guard by emerging threats.
Vulnerabilities
Status: Indicates whether a vulnerability
has been received, is awaiting analysis, or has been analysed, helping
organizations gauge the urgency of response.
CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) V3 & V2: These scores provide a standardized way to assess the severity of vulnerabilities. The scoring helps in prioritizing which vulnerabilities need immediate attention (e.g., Critical, High) versus those that can be addressed in a more routine manner (e.g., Medium, Low.)
Vendors and Products: Lists the vendors and products affected by each CVE, which is essential for identifying which parts of an organization's infrastructure might be at risk.
The CVE
Directory is an essential resource for companies seeking to uphold a strong
security stance. By monitoring all identified vulnerabilities, companies can
make sure they are not only reacting to current threats but also proactively
dealing with possible vulnerabilities before they are abused.
Technology Watch
The Technology Watch feature is designed to help organizations keep track of vulnerabilities that threat actors actively exploit and provide the priority of the vulnerabilities depending on their severity. This is critical because vulnerabilities being used in real-world attacks pose an immediate risk to any organization utilizing the affected technologies.
Components of Technology Watch
Products: This section lists the several software or hardware products that have been identified as vulnerable.
Vendors/Projects: This highlights the vendors or open-source projects that have released products with identified vulnerabilities.
CVE (Common
Vulnerabilities and Exposures): CVEs are
standardized identifiers for vulnerabilities. In the Technology Watch, CVEs
related to active threats are listed, allowing security teams to prioritize
these in their remediation efforts.
Known
Ransomware: This section tracks vulnerabilities
that are being exploited by ransomware groups. Given the significant threat
posed by ransomware, this feature is critical for preventing potential
breaches.
Top 10
Vendors/Projects and Top 10 Products: These lists
provide a quick view of the most targeted vendors and products, helping
organizations focus their efforts on securing these high-risk areas.
Last 5 CVE: Present
the most recently identified vulnerabilities, ensuring that organizations are
always up-to-date with the recent threats.
The Technology Watch helps
organizations prioritize their vulnerability management efforts by focusing on
threats that are currently being exploited. By understanding which products and
vendors are most at risk.
The Technology watch and CVE Directory in Attackmetricx offer organizations valuable insights to defend against new and current threats. The Technology watch is very beneficial tools for immediate threat actor. While the CVE Directory provides a complete overview for all recognized vulnerabilities, enabling a more systematic to manage the vulnerabilities. By utilizing these tools, companies can increase their security measures, staying one step ahead of malicious actors and safeguarding their valuable assets from possible attacks.