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PT0-003 · Question #45

A penetration tester finished a security scan and uncovered numerous vulnerabilities on several hosts. Based on the targets' EPSS and CVSS scores, which of the following targets is the most likely…

The correct answer is A. Target 1: CVSS Score = 4 and EPSS Score = 0.6. Based on the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) and EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) scores, Target 1 is the most likely to get attacked.

Submitted by the_admin· Mar 6, 2026Vulnerability Discovery and Analysis

Question

A penetration tester finished a security scan and uncovered numerous vulnerabilities on several hosts. Based on the targets' EPSS and CVSS scores, which of the following targets is the most likely to get attacked? Host | CVSS | EPSS Target 1 | 4 | 0.6 Target 2 | 2 | 0.3 Target 3 | 1 | 0.6 Target 4 | 4.5 | 0.4

Options

  • ATarget 1: CVSS Score = 4 and EPSS Score = 0.6
  • BTarget 2: CVSS Score = 2 and EPSS Score = 0.3
  • CTarget 3: CVSS Score = 1 and EPSS Score = 0.6
  • DTarget 4: CVSS Score = 4.5 and EPSS Score = 0.4

How the community answered

(41 responses)
  • A
    73% (30)
  • B
    17% (7)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    7% (3)

Explanation

Based on the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) and EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) scores, Target 1 is the most likely to get attacked.

Topics

#vulnerability prioritization#CVSS#EPSS

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