(CMSS) A set of measures of the severity of software feature misuse vulnerabilities. A software feature is a functional capability provided by software. A software feature misuse vulnerability is a vulnerability in which the feature also provides an avenue to compromise the security of a system. (NISTIR 7864) (NISTIR)
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(CMSS) A set of measures of the severity of software feature misuse vulnerabilities. A software feature is a functional capability provided by software. A software feature misuse vulnerability is a vulnerability in which the feature also provides an avenue to compromise the security of a system. (NISTIR 7864) (NISTIR)
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Common Misuse Scoring System. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/common-misuse-scoring-system
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