- Attack vector (AV:A)
- Attacker has to be nearby on the network—same office, same link, that vibe—not the whole wide internet.
- Attack complexity (AC:H)
- Even with access, the exploit needs extra luck, timing, or a fussy environment to actually work.
- Privileges required (PR:L)
- A normal user session is enough; they don’t have to be admin.
- User interaction (UI:R)
- A real person has to do something—click, install, enable—otherwise it doesn’t land.
- Scope (S:C)
- Breaking this can reach past the original component and bite other resources—bigger blast radius.
- Confidentiality (C:L)
- Some sensitive info could get out, but not a total data dump.
- Integrity (I:L)
- Attackers could change some data, but it’s limited—not everything goes.
- Availability (A:L)
- Might cause slowdowns, glitches, or partial disruption—not a full brick.