NIST’s security flaw database still backlogged with 17K+ unprocessed bugs. Not great

October 2, 2024 at 08:36AM NIST’s progress in addressing its backlog of security vulnerabilities fell short of its goal, with 18,358 CVEs still awaiting analysis as of September 21. Despite improvements, the enrichment process remains behind schedule, impacting organizations relying on NVD data. NIST’s efforts to expedite processing and clear the backlog continue, affecting cybersecurity … Read more

NVD Backlog Continues to Grow

July 30, 2024 at 08:06AM The National Vulnerability Database, overseen by NIST, faces a mounting backlog, projected to reach almost 30,000 unaddressed vulnerabilities by year-end. With constraints hindering timely analysis, NVD’s ability to support defenders in prioritizing and responding to security flaws is compromised. Collaborations and augmented resources aim to alleviate the backlog before fiscal … Read more