NIST Explains Why It Failed to Clear CVE Backlog

NIST Explains Why It Failed to Clear CVE Backlog

November 14, 2024 at 06:10AM

NIST reported that all known exploited CVEs in the backlog have been addressed, but acknowledged that completely clearing the backlog by October was overly optimistic.

**Meeting Takeaways:**

1. **Status of CVE Backlog**: NIST has addressed all known exploited CVEs but acknowledges that clearing the entire backlog by October was an optimistic goal.

2. **Source of Information**: The insights regarding the CVE backlog were reported by SecurityWeek in the article titled “NIST Explains Why It Failed to Clear CVE Backlog.”

3. **Future Implications**: There may be continued scrutiny or discussion around NIST’s ability to manage and clear the backlog moving forward, given the admission of an optimistic timeline.

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