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We're releasing our 2026 Vulnerability Forecast today. Key Projections: Median forecast: ~59,427 CVEs in 2026 90% confidence interval: 30,012 to 117,673 Realistic scenarios suggest 70,000-100,000 vulnerabilities are possibleWhat Organizations Should Do: Assess capacity to handle 50,000+ CVEs Prioritize based on environmental risk, not just CVSS scores Build contingency plans for higher-volume scenariosThroughout 2026, we'll publish quarterly updates with refined predictions to help the community stay ahead. Special thanks to Éireann Leverett, FIRST Liaison and Lead Member of FIRST's Vulnerability Forecasting Team, as well as, Founder and CTO of Concinnity Risks, and the vulnerability forecasting team. Read more: https://go.first.org/NvZWb#cybersecurity #infosec#ThreatIntelligence #VulnerabilityManagement