GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA) volume increased 449% year-over-year.

June 20, 2026

GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA) volume increased 449% year-over-year. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by FIRST in June 2026. It covers topics including Vulnerabilities, Open Source Security. The original data appears in The 2026 Vulnerability Forecast Update: Navigating the AI Epoch . For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Published on 6/15/2026

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GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA) volume increased 449% year-over-year. This data was published by FIRST and covers Vulnerabilities, Open Source Security.

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This statistic comes from The 2026 Vulnerability Forecast Update: Navigating the AI Epoch , published by FIRST on June 20, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.first.org/blog/20260615-vulnerability-forecast-update.

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GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA) volume increased 449% year-over-year.

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