Common vulnerabilities and exposures. What they are and notable CVEs to be aware of. Cybersecurity is more critical than ever, and understanding how vulnerabilities are tracked is key to staying secure. In this video, we're breaking down common vulnerabilities and exposures, what they are, how they work, and which ones your IT team should know. Before we begin, be sure to subscribe to Ninja One's IT Video Hub for more tech content like this. What is A-C-V-E-C-V-E stands for common Vulnerabilities and Exposures. It's a standardized ID for a known software flaw. Each CVE provides a unique reference that security teams, researchers, and vendors use to share information and coordinate fixes. Think of it as a shared language for cybersecurity threats. Why do CVEs matter? Let's look at a few real examples. CVE 2017 dash 0 1 4 4, better known as Eternal Blue led to the WannaCry ransomware attack CVE 2014 dash 0 1 6 0 known as the heart bleed exposed serious flaws in open SSL. These incidents show why standardized tracking matters. It speeds up response and coordination when time is critical. How are CVE structured? Each ID includes the year and a serial number like CVE 2022 dash 1 2 3 4. Many are also scored using CVSS, which ranks severity from zero to 10. A higher score means greater risk. Who assigns CVEs? CVE Numbers are issued by authorized organizations called CVEs, numbering Authorities. CNAS Mitre. A nonprofit manages the central CVE database. Once a vulnerability is confirmed, it's assigned an ID and published for the public notable CVEs IT team should know. Here are notable C-V-E-S-I team should know Apache Struts. The flaw behind the Equifax breach Eternal Blue used in the WannaCry outbreak. Blue. Keep a critical RDP vulnerability allowing code execution. Zero login targeted domain controllers via the net logon protocol. Print nightmare. A remote code execution flaw in the windows print, spool, or service using CVEs for proactive security monitoring. CVEs help security teams act fast before exploits happen. In most platforms, users can use CVEs and CVSS scores directly, making it easy to patch vulnerabilities and manage risk. For more information, check out our official blog post on CVEs and notable vulnerabilities linked in the description below.