Security
KEV
Abbreviation for Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
In short and in plain language
KEV is a catalogue of known weak spots that attackers really use.
It is kept by an agency of the United States. For each entry there is proof that it is being exploited.
It helps to judge which flaws are very urgent. Service providers use it to check installed versions.
Definition
KEV refers to a catalogue of known vulnerabilities that are demonstrably exploited, maintained by the US agency CISA. It helps to judge which flaws are particularly urgent. Service providers use it to check installed versions.