On the CVSS qualitative severity scale, which Base Score range is rated Critical?

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  1. 9.0 to 10.0
  2. 7.0 to 8.9
  3. 8.0 to 10.0

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References

  1. FIRST CVSS v4.0 Specification Document www.first.org/cvss/v4.0/specification-document Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. FIRST CVSS v4.0 Specification Document www.first.org/cvss/v4.0/specification-document Checked 2026-10-10.

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