What does the cryptic crossword clue "Severity of exploit overwhelming first couple of sherpas (9)" mean?

The definition is "Severity". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). SH (synonym="SH") in HARNESS (synonym="=(to") = HARSHNESS; definition: "Severity" The answer is HARSHNESS.

Severity of exploit overwhelming first couple of sherpas (9)

Independent Cryptic #11821 | 27 Across | 2024-08-29 flower

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