Third-party libraries and open-source dependencies account for 66% of the most dangerous, longest-lived vulnerabilities.
Third-party libraries and open-source dependencies account for 66% of the most dangerous, longest-lived vulnerabilities. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Veracode in May 2026. It covers topics including Open Source Risk, Third-Party Risk, Vulnerabilities, Security Debt. The original data appears in 2026 State of Software Security Report: Prioritize, Protect, Prove. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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Third-party libraries and open-source dependencies account for 66% of the most dangerous, longest-lived vulnerabilities. This data was published by Veracode and covers Open Source Risk, Third-Party Risk, Vulnerabilities, Security Debt.
Where does this data come from?
This statistic comes from 2026 State of Software Security Report: Prioritize, Protect, Prove, published by Veracode on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.veracode.com/resources/analyst-reports/state-of-software-security-2026/.
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This statistic relates to Open Source Risk, Third-Party Risk, Vulnerabilities, Security Debt. Browse more statistics on Open Source Risk or from Veracode.