AI-driven bug hunting pushes 2026 CVE disclosures toward 66,000
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Mirko Zorz
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Summary
Vulnerability disclosures are surging in 2026, with FIRST now projecting approximately 66,000 CVEs for the year—far exceeding initial forecasts. The primary driver is AI-powered tools that autonomously hunt for software flaws with high effectiveness. The article notes that organizations with established trusted networks for intelligence sharing will be best positioned to handle the growing volume of vulnerabilities, though the proportion requiring urgent patches remains stable.
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AI tools have started hunting for software flaws on their own, and they are good at it.
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