Bug Bash 2024: The Persistent Pests Still Plaguing Your Software
The 2024 CWE list highlights familiar threats like cross-site scripting and SQL injection as top software bugs. Despite new methodology, these “usual suspects” persistently threaten systems. Alec Summers of MITRE advises organizations to prioritize these vulnerabilities in their software development life cycle to enhance security and reduce future headaches.
Hot Take:
It turns out that old habits die hard, especially in the world of software vulnerabilities. Despite the fancy new methodology for ranking the most dangerous software bugs, the usual suspects still made it to the top of the list. It’s like trying to get rid of a bad smell that just won’t go away! Cross-site scripting and SQL injection are like the cockroaches of the cybersecurity world—no matter what you do, they’re always there, ready to ruin your day.
Key Points:
- The 2024 CWE list now factors in both severity and frequency of software flaws.
- Cross-site scripting climbed to the top spot, dethroning out-of-bounds write.
- CSRF made a surprising leap from ninth to fourth place.
- Persistent threats like cross-site scripting and SQL injection remain a significant concern.
- Organizations are urged to tighten software supply chain security with root cause mapping.