LikelihoodCategories

Type: Array of Objects

Description: A list of categories used to calculate Likelihood or Attack Potential or CVSS in CycurRISK. Each entry defines one scoring dimension, such as attack vector, expertise, knowledge, or equipment.

Possible values:

Keys

Type

Description

Examples

Id

Integer

A unique identifier for the likelihood category (consistent sequence numbering)

Integer values such as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Name

String

The full name of the likelihood category
  • LE
    Likelihood
  • AP
  • Elapsed time
  • Specialist expertise
  • Knowledge of the item or component
  • Window of opportunity
  • Equipment
  • CVSS
  • Attack Vector
  • Attack Complexity
  • Privileges Required
  • User Interaction

Description

String or Null

Description of the likelihood category

String or null

ShortName

String

A short representation of the category
  • AP
    T, Ex, K, WoO, Eq
  • CVSS
    V, C, P, U

Icon

String

A code representing an icon

Icon codes such as e19f, e2ff, e419, e42e, e11e, e5b7, e4bb, e280

Icon display of AP in UI

Icon display of CVSS in UI

Effect:

  • Defines the factors used for scoring Likelihood, Attack Potential, or CVSS.

  • Controls the labels displayed in the CycurRISK UI.

  • Supports scoring and display behavior.

Constraints:

  • IDs must be unique and stable.
  • Category names must match the selected methodology.
  • ShortName should be short and unambiguous.
  • Icon must be a valid icon code recognized by CycurRISK.