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CVE

Common Vulnerability Enumeration

In plain language

A public ID number given to each known security flaw in software so everyone refers to the same one.

The metaphor

Like a case number on a recall notice: it lets everyone talk about the same defect.

Going deeper

How it works

  • Each flaw gets an ID such as CVE-2025-1234.
  • Vendors publish fixes that refer to the ID.
  • Scanners and patch tools match their findings to the list.
  • A high score means urgent, though not every flaw affects you.

How WILDCARD handles it

Patch Management closes known flaws by keeping Windows, Office and Chrome updated on schedule.

In practice
  • A news story names a flaw with an ID in a popular tool.
  • An IT provider checks whether the flaw affects any client.
  • A firm waits for a vendor fix and applies it.

A question owners ask

Do I need to track these?

No. Your patching service and IT provider do. You only need to confirm updates are applied.

Where WILDCARD handles this
Patch
Management
  • Windows, Office, Chrome patched
  • Automatic, on schedule
  • Open doors closed
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Related terms
ASLRAddress Space Layout RandomizationCVSSCommon Vulnerability Scoring SystemCyber insuranceDEPData Execution PreventionDLLDynamic Link LibraryDowntimeEnd of supportEndpoint

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