Only 1% of organizations said they decreased the time required for patching a critical or high-priority Linux vulnerability after it was detected.

May 27, 2026

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Only 1% of organizations said they decreased the time required for patching a critical or high-priority Linux vulnerability after it was detected. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by TuxCare in May 2026. It covers topics including Open Source, Vulnerability Management, Patching, Linux. The original data appears in 2026 Open Source Landscape Report. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Published on 2/18/2026

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Only 1% of organizations said they decreased the time required for patching a critical or high-priority Linux vulnerability after it was detected. This data was published by TuxCare and covers Open Source, Vulnerability Management, Patching, Linux.

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This statistic comes from 2026 Open Source Landscape Report, published by TuxCare on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://tuxcare.com/2026-open-source-landscape-report/.

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This statistic relates to Open Source, Vulnerability Management, Patching, Linux. Browse more statistics on Open Source or from TuxCare.

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Only 1% of organizations said they decreased the time required for patching a critical or high-priority Linux vulnerability after it was detected.

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