CompTIA PenTest+ Practice Test

If a vulnerability has a CVSS attack vector rating of A, what does this indicate?

1. It can be exploited remotely

2. It requires physical access

3. It requires specialized conditions

4. It is easily exploitable

The correct answer is: It requires specialized conditions

A CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) attack vector rating of A indicates that a vulnerability can be exploited remotely. The 'A' stands for "Adjacent Network," which signifies that the vulnerability can be reached over a network but not directly exploited from a distance like a public network. When assessing vulnerabilities, understanding the attack vector is critical, as it determines how easily a threat actor can exploit the vulnerability. This rating affects the overall severity score of the vulnerability and prioritizes remediation efforts. In the context of the other choices, while physical access and specialized conditions also describe different aspects of vulnerability exploitability, they do not align with the meaning of an attack vector labeled as A. Recognition of various CVSS ratings helps security professionals grasp the nature of vulnerabilities and prioritize security measures effectively.