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What vulnerability prioritization looks like when KEV, EPSS, and CVSS disagree

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31 August 2026

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opportunities

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Cybersecurity

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Fusion42 · 31 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Dr Joye Purser outlines a prioritization approach for vulnerability management when KEV, EPSS, and CVSS scores conflict, prioritizing active exploitation first, followed by exploit likelihood and severity, adjusted for business context. The article also sets realistic remediation targets for internet-exposed assets, highlights risks around deception technology, and advises on budget allocation for mid-sized manufacturers to combat machine-speed attacks.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You must prioritise active exploitation over severity scores to cut breach risk fast. Applying this in your cyber defence buys time and focuses scarce resources where attacks hit first.

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