CAS-004 Security Operations Practice Question
A vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 9.8. The vulnerability is present on a server that is not exposed to the internet but is accessible to internal users with valid credentials. Which CVSS metric should be adjusted to reflect the reduced risk?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Environmental score
The Environmental Score allows customization based on specific organizational context, such as modified access requirements.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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None, the base score should be used as-is
Why it's wrong here
The base score may overstate risk in a restricted environment.
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Temporal score
Why it's wrong here
Temporal score reflects time-based factors like exploit maturity, not environment.
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Environmental score
Why this is correct
Environmental score adjusts for local context, such as access restrictions.
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Base score
Why it's wrong here
Base score is constant and not adjusted.
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