Security News > 2020 > May > Despite lower number of vulnerability disclosures, security teams have their work cut out for them

The number of vulnerabilities disclosed in Q1 2020 has decreased by 19.8% compared to Q1 2019, making this likely the only true dip observed within the last 10 years, Risk Based Security reveals.

"Although the pandemic has already brought unprecedented changes to all walks of life, it is difficult to predict precisely how it will impact vulnerability disclosures this year," commented Brian Martin, Vice President of Vulnerability Intelligence at Risk Based Security.

"It is possible, as we've seen with data breaches, that some researchers and companies may be slower to disclose vulnerabilities. Between drastic changes in work environments and a global pandemic, vulnerability disclosure totals may be directly impacted."

Many vulnerabilities lacking detail in CVE. Despite the lower total number of vulnerability disclosures in Q1, security teams have their work cut out for them.

Top ten products by vulnerability disclosures in Q1 2020, as compared to 2019.

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