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Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management gets a smarter exposure score

Feeds2.Feedburner •Anamarija Pogorelec • June 1, 2026

Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management’s updated exposure score model adds vulnerability risk signals and asset context to help teams understand where risk is concentrated and which remediation actions are likely to have the greatest impact. The model is available in public preview. “The updated model addresses these customer pain points by combining vulnerability risk, exploitability signals, and asset context into a more representative exposure score. The goal is to help security teams move from a score … More →

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Microsoft Defender Enhances Exposure Score with New Risk Signals Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management has launched an updated exposure score model, now in public preview. This new model integrates vulnerability risk signals, exploitability data, and specific asset context to provide a more accurate representation of risk. The update aims to assist security teams in identifying concentrated risks and prioritizing effective remediation actions. By moving beyond basic severity ratings, the model enhances the decision-making process for security professionals. The changes are designed to address customer pain points related to risk assessment and management. No specific vulnerabilities or CVEs were mentioned in the articles. The update is currently available for users to test and implement. 2 sources 25

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