CVSS Vector
A CVSS vector is the slash-delimited string that encodes the metrics behind a CVSS score, e.g. CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Definition
A CVSS vector is the canonical, transparent representation of a CVSS score. Each `Metric:Value` pair encodes one of the underlying judgements about the vulnerability — attack vector (Network, Adjacent, Local, Physical), attack complexity (Low / High), privileges required (None / Low / High), user interaction (None / Required), scope, and the three impact metrics. A score by itself is opaque; the vector lets a reader verify or contest each component.
Sharing the vector — not just the numeric score — is the right default whenever you publish or paste a CVSS rating.
Mitigation
Not applicable.