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What is CycloneDX evidence.identity and how should you read it?

Evidence identity records how a tool decided a component's purl, name or version, with techniques and a 0 to 1 confidence. How to use it in review.

Oct 19, 20263 min read
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Does an empty or missing dependsOn in CycloneDX mean no dependencies?

An empty dependsOn means the component has none. A component missing from the graph may have unknown dependencies. How to read the graph and mark gaps.

Oct 19, 20264 min read
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How do I read the dependencies block in a CycloneDX SBOM?

The CycloneDX dependencies block lists each component's direct dependencies by bom-ref. Learn to read it, and why a missing entry does not mean no dependencies.

Oct 19, 20264 min read
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Which CycloneDX component type fits: library, framework or application?

Use library for reusable third-party code, framework when it has framework traits, and application when unsure. See the CycloneDX type values explained.

Oct 19, 20264 min read
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What are CVSS v4.0 environmental metrics and how do you use them?

Environmental metrics let you adjust a CVSS score for your own systems using security requirements and modified base metrics. Here is what each one does.

Oct 19, 20264 min read
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Does User Interaction Required (UI:R) make a finding safe to defer?

UI:R in a CVSS 3.1 vector means someone other than the attacker must act first. It lowers the score but rarely makes a finding safe. How to weigh it.

Oct 19, 20264 min read
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Is a CVSS score a measure of risk? What to tell customers

A CVSS score rates severity, not your risk. How to explain the difference to customers in a security advisory, with wording and a short checklist.

Oct 19, 20263 min read
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What does Scope Changed (S:C) mean in a CVSS finding?

S:C in a CVSS 3.1 vector means the flaw can affect resources beyond the vulnerable component's own security authority. Here is how to read it in a scan.

Oct 19, 20264 min read
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What does Privileges Required (PR) mean in a CVSS vector?

PR in a CVSS 3.1 vector says what access an attacker needs before the exploit works: none, low or high. Learn how to read it when ranking scan findings.

Oct 19, 20264 min read

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