Primary definition
The generic name for known cybersecurity vulnerabilities that have been catalogued by the CVE program. There is one CVE Record for each vulnerability in the catalog.
Also known asCVE vulnerabilities · common exploits · known vulnerabilities · cataloged vulnerabilities
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— CIS/EI-ISAC Essential Guide to Election SecurityView source
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The generic name for known cybersecurity vulnerabilities that have been catalogued by the CVE program. There is one CVE Record for each vulnerability in the catalog.
CIS/EI-ISAC Essential Guide to Election Security · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Common Vulnerabilities And Exploits. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/common-vulnerabilities-and-exploits
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