Remote Code Execution
Definition
A vulnerability impact that can allow an attacker to run code on a system from another location.
Why it matters
RCE can be severe, but priority still depends on authentication, reachability, exploit maturity, privileges, product presence and available controls. Avoid treating the label alone as a complete risk decision.
Use it in practice
Start with authoritative evidence, record the source and freshness, and be explicit about what this term can and cannot tell you. Connect it to asset context and a named action rather than treating it as an isolated label.
Related terms
CVSS · CVE · Exploitability