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URL https://www.sonatype.com/press-releases/sonatypes-10th-annual-state-of-the-software-supply-chain-report
Authors Sonatype
Date October 10, 2024

Content Summary

Sonatype press release for the 10th annual report confirms: 95% of the time when vulnerable components are consumed, a fixed version already exists. Also reports 80% of application dependencies remain un-upgraded for over a year, 156% surge in open source malware, and analysis covered 7 million open source projects.

Reliability: High

Official press release from the report publisher with specific cited figures.

Relevance: High

Directly confirms the 95% figure from claim C004.

Bias Assessment

Domain Rating Rationale
Missing Data Some concerns Press release format lacks methodological detail.
Measurement Low risk References telemetry-based analysis.
Selective Reporting Some concerns Press release highlights the most dramatic findings.
Randomization N/A Not an RCT.
Protocol Deviation N/A Not an RCT.
Conflict Of Interest High risk Sonatype press release promoting their product through alarming statistics.

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