common vulnerability
[ˈkɑːmən vʌlˈnɛrəbɪlɪti]
nounfemininepl: common vulnerabilities / vulnerabilidades comuns
vulnerabilidade comum
1. A security weakness or flaw that is widely shared across multiple systems, software, or organizations, making it a frequent target for attacks
SQL injection is a common vulnerability found in many web applications.
Injeção de SQL é uma vulnerabilidade comum encontrada em muitas aplicações web.
2. In cybersecurity, a weakness that affects a large number of users or systems due to similar code, design patterns, or configurations
The company addressed the common vulnerability by releasing a security patch.
A empresa abordou a vulnerabilidade comum ao lançar um patch de segurança.
3. A shared weakness or susceptibility that makes something easily compromised or damaged
Weak passwords represent a common vulnerability in most organizations.
Senhas fracas representam uma vulnerabilidade comum na maioria das organizações.
This term is predominantly used in technical and cybersecurity contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it has become increasingly important as digital security awareness grows in corporate environments. The term is often abbreviated as CVE in technical documentation and security bulletins, a standard recognized internationally. In the US, organizations regularly reference common vulnerabilities when discussing security compliance and risk management.
NYC Slang
security hole / weak spot
Related Idioms & Phrases
common vulnerability and exposure (CVE)
low-hanging fruit (in context of common vulnerabilities)
patch the vulnerability
exploit a common weakness
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