Vulnerability Database Overload: NIST’s Backlog Struggle Intensifies!
NIST is drowning in a sea of CVEs, struggling to keep up with the submission surge. The National Vulnerability Database is processing at a snail’s pace, and the backlog is growing faster than a caffeinated cheetah. Without faster processing, organizations are left scrambling for timely intelligence to protect their systems.
Hot Take:
NIST is stuck in a game of whack-a-mole with vulnerabilities, but the moles just bought a time-share for 2025! As the National Institute of Standards and Technology struggles to keep its head above the sea of CVEs, perhaps it’s time to consider enlisting some help from our robot overlords. AI and machine learning might just be the lifeboat NIST needs to avoid getting swamped by the tide of vulnerabilities. Until then, organizations might want to sharpen their skills in the ancient art of patience—or maybe just stock up on coffee.
Key Points:
- NIST’s National Vulnerability Database (NVD) is experiencing a significant backlog of CVEs.
- A 32 percent increase in CVE submissions last year has exacerbated the backlog.
- NIST is considering AI and machine learning to help process the vulnerabilities.
- The backlog is widening the gap between reported issues and actionable intelligence.
- Current NVD workflows and data systems are outdated and not designed for high submission volumes.