Weekly Vulnerability Trends Report – 2024-07-06

This Week’s Vulnerability Landscape

Welcome to our weekly vulnerability trends report. This week, we’ve analyzed 2000 vulnerabilities to bring you the most important security insights.

Top Affected Vendors

Top Affected Vendors Chart

This chart shows the vendors with the most reported vulnerabilities this week. The top affected vendors are:

  • microsoft: 467 vulnerabilities
  • adobe: 286 vulnerabilities
  • apple: 205 vulnerabilities
  • jetbrains: 44 vulnerabilities
  • fedoraproject: 41 vulnerabilities

If you use products from these vendors, we strongly recommend checking for any available security updates.

Severity Distribution

CVE Severity Distribution Chart

Here’s how the reported vulnerabilities are distributed across different severity levels. We found that 795 vulnerabilities were classified as MEDIUM severity. Remember, while it’s crucial to address all vulnerabilities, prioritizing high-severity issues can significantly improve your security posture.

Trending CWEs

CWE Cloud for CVE Descriptions

Our analysis reveals the most common CWEs in this week’s CVE descriptions. The CWE “CWE-79” appeared 304 times, potentially indicating a trend in the types of vulnerabilities being discovered. Description: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (‘Cross-site Scripting’). Stay alert for vulnerabilities related to this CWE in your systems.

Key Takeaways

  • Pay close attention to products from the top affected vendors in your infrastructure.
  • Prioritize patching MEDIUM vulnerabilities, as they are the most common this week.
  • Be extra vigilant about issues related to “CWE-79” and other common CWEs in your systems.

Remember, staying informed about the latest vulnerabilities is crucial, but it’s equally important to act on this information. Regularly update your systems, conduct security audits, and maintain a proactive approach to cybersecurity.

Stay safe and keep your systems updated!

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