cvss vector explained

The tag 'cvss vector explained' covers the interpretation of CVSS vectors, particularly when the Attack Vector field appears to conflict with a vulnerability's headline classification. A detailed thread on WindowsForum.com examines Microsoft's CVE-2026-20952, an Office RCE vulnerability where the CVSS vector shows AV:L (Local) despite the Remote Code Execution label. The discussion clarifies that the CVE headline describes the attacker's location and ultimate impact, while the CVSS Attack Vector specifies where the vulnerable code executes at exploitation time. This tag helps users understand how to read CVSS vectors correctly and resolve apparent mismatches between CVSS metrics and vulnerability descriptions.