CVE stands for Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures, a standardized system used to identify and catalog publicly known cybersecurity vulnerabilities in software and hardware. Each CVE entry provides a unique identifier and basic information about a specific security flaw, making it easier for organizations, researchers, and vendors to share data and coordinate responses. The CVE system helps improve transparency, streamline vulnerability management, and enhance overall cybersecurity by ensuring everyone refers to the same issue in a consistent way.