CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) provides a standardized way to rate the severity of software vulnerabilities. Organizations use CVSS scores to prioritize which vulnerabilities to address first, focusing on those with the highest risk.
Reference:
CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Official Study Guide, Domain 4.2: "CVSS scores help organizations prioritize patching based on the severity of vulnerabilities." Exam Objectives 4.2: "Summarize vulnerability management processes."