- 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:N)
- Nobody has to click “OK” or open a trap file; it can work without a victim helping.
- Scope (S:U)
- Damage stays in the same “trust bubble” as the broken component—no big spill into unrelated systems.
- 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.