Severity Mapping Canonical severity definitions shared across web, document, and markdown audit domains. Canonical Severity Levels | Level | Definition | WCAG Conformance | Score Impact | |---|---|---|---| | Critical | Blocks access entirely for one or more user groups. No workaround exists. | Fails Level A | -15 to -22 points | | Serious | Severely impairs access; a workaround may exist but is unreasonable. | Fails Level A or AA | -5 to -10 points | | Moderate | Causes friction or confusion; most users can still complete the task. | Fails Level AA (advisory) | -2 to -4 points | | Minor | Pol…