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Last Updated: November 5, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to CVE Security Database. By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.
This website provides access to publicly available Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) data, and CVSS severity scores aggregated from official sources including MITRE and NIST.
2. Data Sources and Attribution
All CVE and CWE data presented on this website is sourced from the following official databases:
- MITRE CVE Database - CVE® is a registered trademark of The MITRE Corporation. All CVE data is provided by MITRE Corporation under license.
- NIST National Vulnerability Database (NVD) - Vulnerability descriptions, CVSS scores, and enhanced metadata are sourced from NVD.
- MITRE CWE Database - CWE™ and associated weakness classifications are provided by The MITRE Corporation.
CVE Security Database is an independent aggregator and presentation layer for this publicly available data. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by MITRE Corporation or NIST.
3. Data Usage and Acceptable Use
Permitted Use: You may use the data and information provided on this website for:
- Security research and vulnerability analysis
- Risk assessment and security auditing
- Educational and academic purposes
- Integration into security tools and applications (with proper attribution)
- Internal business security operations
Prohibited Use: You may NOT use this data for:
- Malicious purposes, including but not limited to exploiting vulnerabilities
- Unauthorized access to computer systems or networks
- Creating or distributing malware or exploit code
- Any illegal or unethical activities
- Misrepresenting the source or accuracy of the data
- Scraping or automated downloading that impacts service availability
Attribution: If you use data from this website in publications, presentations, or applications, we request that you provide appropriate attribution to CVE Security Database and cite the original sources (MITRE CVE, NIST NVD, MITRE CWE) as applicable.
4. Disclaimer of Warranties
IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS WEBSITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.
While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date information, CVE Security Database makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about:
- The completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website
- The timeliness of vulnerability data or updates
- The accuracy of CVSS scores or severity classifications
- The absence of errors, bugs, or interruptions in service
No Guarantee of Accuracy: Vulnerability data is complex and constantly evolving. We aggregate data from official sources, but we cannot guarantee that all information is current, complete, or error-free. Users should verify critical information with original sources before making security decisions.
Independent Verification Required: This website should be used as a research tool and reference, not as the sole source of information for security decisions. Always verify vulnerability information with official sources and conduct your own security assessments.
5. Limitation of Liability
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- Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
- Business interruption or security incidents
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6. External Links Disclaimer
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CVE Security Database has no control over the nature, content, and availability of external sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.
We make no warranties or representations about the accuracy or completeness of external websites' content or links. Users access external links at their own risk.
7. Copyright and Intellectual Property
CVE and CWE Data: All CVE and CWE data is the intellectual property of The MITRE Corporation and is used in accordance with their terms of use. CVE® and CWE™ are registered trademarks of The MITRE Corporation.
NVD Data: Enhanced vulnerability data, CVSS scores, and metadata from the National Vulnerability Database are public domain works of the U.S. Government.
Website Content: The compilation, organization, and presentation of data on this website, including but not limited to design, layout, graphics, and user interface, are © 2025 CVE Security Database. All rights reserved.
Trademarks: All trademarks, service marks, and trade names referenced on this website are the property of their respective owners.
8. Privacy and Data Collection
No Personal Data Collection: This website does not collect, store, or process personal information from visitors. We do not use cookies for tracking or analytics.
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9. Service Availability
CVE Security Database is provided free of charge and on a best-effort basis. We do not guarantee continuous, uninterrupted, or secure access to the website.
The website may be temporarily unavailable due to:
- Scheduled or emergency maintenance
- Technical issues or server problems
- Updates to data or software
- Circumstances beyond our reasonable control
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the website (or any part thereof) at any time without prior notice.
10. Changes to Terms of Service
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when these terms were last revised.
Your continued use of the website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the new terms. We encourage you to review these terms periodically.
11. Governing Law
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12. Contact Information
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- You will use the data responsibly and ethically
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