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Only 0.5% of 383,000 CVEs ever exploited in attacks
Original: Only 0.5% of 383,000 CVEs are ever exploited in real-world attacks
A Microsoft Security analysis of 383,000 known vulnerabilities found that only about 0.5% are ever exploited in real-world attacks. The finding is drawing attention because it suggests most patching urgency may be misdirected, and that prioritization based on actual exploitation data matters more than raw severity scores. Security teams are debating what this means for vulnerability management practices.
Why now: The findings challenge common vulnerability management priorities, prompting debate among security professionals about patching strategy.
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- Only 0.5% of 383,000 CVEs are ever exploited in real-world attacks · wondersky · 16
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