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NVD Struggles with Rising Vulnerability Load

April 10, 2024
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NVD Struggles with Rising Vulnerability Load

The National Vulnerability Database (NVD), overseen by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is grappling with a mounting influx of software and hardware vulnerabilities, leading to operational challenges and resource constraints. In response to the overwhelming workload, NIST announced a temporary scaling back of its NVD program in mid-February. The agency is now focusing on analyzing the most significant or actively exploited vulnerabilities while seeking additional support from government agencies and assembling a public-private consortium to address long-term challenges.

Despite its remarkable track record, highlighted by an all-time high of 33,137 disclosures last year, the NVD is struggling to keep pace with the escalating volume of vulnerabilities. The backlog in CVE analysis has raised concerns about the downstream impact on organizations relying on NVD data for vulnerability management and risk assessment. With NIST facing resource constraints and staffing challenges, cybersecurity experts emphasize the need for broader industry collaboration and less reliance on a single point of failure.

The current challenges facing the NVD underscore broader issues within NIST, including resource allocation and talent retention. The agency’s expansive mission to advance measurement science and technology across various domains requires substantial resources and specialized expertise. However, NIST faces stiff competition in recruiting and retaining talent in a competitive market. As NIST works to address the backlog and improve its operations, cybersecurity experts stress the importance of understanding the limitations of the current model and exploring opportunities for scalability and industry-wide collaboration.

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  • US National Vulnerability Database Struggles Amid Overload
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