function::cve_record_metric - Linux

Overview

function::cve_record_metric records a vulnerability metric to the backend, which will be used to create or update the associated vulnerability.

Syntax

function::cve_record_metric CVE_ID METRIC_TYPE METRIC_VALUE [FLAG]...

Options/Flags

  • --description: (Optional) String metric description. Default empty string.
  • --unit: (Optional) String unit of the metric, such as "fs". Default empty string.

Examples

Record a vulnerability metric:

function::cve_record_metric 2020-000001 frequency-severe 10

Common Issues

  • Make sure to provide a valid CVE_ID and METRIC_TYPE.
  • If the metric already exists, it will be updated.

Integration

This command can be used in conjunction with other functions to update vulnerability metrics. For example, it can be used after function::cve_fetch to update the vulnerability’s metrics.

Related Commands

  • function::cve_fetch
  • function::cve_record