Vulnerability Exploitation in the Wild: Insights and Strategies for Effective Management

Chris Hughes' article, "Vulnerability Exploitation in the Wild," examines the findings of the inaugural study on the Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS) conducted by Cyentia and FIRST. The study highlights a significant increase in vulnerability disclosures, with annual totals surpassing 30,000 for the first time in 2024, reflecting a 16% year-over-year growth. Despite this surge, only a small fraction of vulnerabilities are actively exploited; EPSS estimates that merely 5-6% of reported vulnerabilities are known to be exploited in the wild. This disparity suggests that organizations may be allocating resources to address vulnerabilities with low exploitation probabilities, potentially overlooking more pressing threats. Hughes advocates for adopting EPSS as a more effective approach to vulnerability management, enabling organizations to prioritize remediation efforts based on the likelihood of exploitation.  

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