The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) is no longer sufficient for managing exposure in complex IT environments. Relying solely on CVSS scores can lead to misplaced priorities, as defenders focus on high-scoring vulnerabilities while adversaries exploit less conspicuous, yet critical, weaknesses. This oversight allows threat actors to target business-critical exposures that fall through the cracks. A recent report by Gartner1 highlights the limitations of CVSS, projecting that organizations prioritizing vulnerabilities based on static severity scores will be increasingly vulnerable to attacks. The CVSS scoring system fails to account for the dynamic nature of modern IT environments, where interconnectivity and constant change create new opportunities for exploitation. As a result, cybersecurity professionals must adopt a more nuanced approach to exposure management, one that considers the actual exploitability and business impact of vulnerabilities, rather than relying solely on CVSS scores, to effectively mitigate risk.