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Published vulnerabilities increased 51% year-over-year to 37,137 during the first half of 2026, with more than half rated high or critical severity.

PublisherForescout Technologies
Report2026H1 Threat Review Report
Published21 July 2026
TopicsVulnerabilities

Published by Forescout Technologies in 2026H1 Threat Review Report, 21 July 2026. The figure is taken from the report as published; the full methodology is in the source.

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