CVSS Score (v3.1 Vector String) Regex for Go

What this pattern does

This page provides a well-structured, multi-part regular expression for matching cvss score (v3.1 vector string), ported and verified for Go. In security-sensitive code, using an unverified regex can open the door to both false positives and denial-of-service attacks. The snippet below is ready to drop into your Go project — whether you're validating in a Gin handler, a gRPC service, or a command-line tool.

Go Implementation

// CVSS Score (v3.1 Vector String)
// ReDoS-safe | RegexVault — Security > Network Security

package validation

import "regexp"

var cvssScoreV31VectorStringRe = regexp.MustCompile(`^CVSS:3\.[01]/AV:[NALP]/AC:[LH]/PR:[NLH]/UI:[NR]/S:[UC]/C:[NLH]/I:[NLH]/A:[NLH]$`)

func ValidateCvssScoreV31VectorString(s string) bool {
    return cvssScoreV31VectorStringRe.MatchString(s)
}

// Example
// fmt.Println(ValidateCvssScoreV31VectorString("CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H")) // true

Test Cases

When to use this pattern

This pattern is drawn from the Security > Network Security category and carries a ReDoS-safe certification. That matters for Go developers because Go's RE2 engine is inherently safe from catastrophic backtracking, but this pattern has been additionally verified for correctness. RegexVault audits patterns against known backtracking attack vectors, ensuring you have the necessary context before using this regex in a high-stakes production environment.

Common Pitfalls

Technical Notes

CVSS v3.1 base metrics: AV (Attack Vector: N/A/L/P), AC (Attack Complexity: L/H), PR (Privileges Required: N/L/H), UI (User Interaction: N/R), S (Scope: U/C), C/I/A (Impact: N/L/H). Log4Shell = CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H = 10.0 Critical.