CVSS Calculator implements CVSS v3.1
This calculator implements the official CVSS v3.1 Base Score formula as published by FIRST.org (the same math used by NVD). Select the eight base metrics and the score, severity, subscores and vector string update live.
How the score is calculated (CVSS v3.1)
Impact Sub-Score (ISS) = 1 − [(1−C) × (1−I) × (1−A)]. If Scope Unchanged: Impact = 6.42 × ISS; if Scope Changed: Impact = 7.52 × (ISS − 0.029) − 3.25 × (ISS − 0.02)^15. Exploitability = 8.22 × AV × AC × PR × UI. Base Score = Roundup(min(Impact + Exploitability, 10)), or Roundup(min(1.08 × (Impact + Exploitability), 10)) when Scope is Changed. Privileges Required is weighted differently when Scope is Changed, per the specification. Severity bands: 0.0 None, 0.1–3.9 Low, 4.0–6.9 Medium, 7.0–8.9 High, 9.0–10.0 Critical.
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