National Vulnerability Database (nvd)

Primary definition

The U.S. Government repository of standards based vulnerability management data, enabling automation of vulnerability management, security measurement, and compliance (e.g., FISMA). Source: http://nvd.nist.gov/

Also known asNVD · National Vulnerability Database · U.S. National Vulnerability Database
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The U.S. Government repository of standards based vulnerability management data, enabling automation of vulnerability management, security measurement, and compliance (e.g., FISMA). Source: http://nvd.nist.gov/

Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015 · 2024

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Election Security Glossary. (2026). National Vulnerability Database (nvd). In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/national-vulnerability-database-nvd

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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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