SRC006 — https://www.scworld.com/news/open-source-vulnerabilities-per-codebase-surge-by-107¶
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Metadata¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| URL | https://www.scworld.com/news/open-source-vulnerabilities-per-codebase-surge-by-107 |
| Authors | SC World staff |
| Date | February 26, 2026 |
Content Summary¶
SC World reports on the 2026 OSSRA findings: 87% of codebases contained at least one vulnerability (up from 86% in 2024), average of 581 vulnerabilities per codebase (237 unique), 107% year-over-year increase driven by codebase complexity growth (74% more files, 30% more components). The study covered 947 codebases across 17 industries between November 2024 and October 2025.
Reliability: Medium¶
Reputable cybersecurity trade publication reporting directly from the OSSRA report.
Relevance: High¶
Confirms all three figures in the C003 claim with additional context on methodology.
Bias Assessment¶
| Domain | Rating | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Missing Data | Low risk | Article provides key contextual data including sample size, timeframe, and drivers of increase. |
| Measurement | Low risk | Reporting from the primary source — no interpretation added that could distort. |
| Selective Reporting | Some concerns | Reports vendor findings without independent verification of methodology. |
| Randomization | N/A | Reporting on audit data. |
| Protocol Deviation | N/A | Not an RCT. |
| Conflict Of Interest | Low risk | Independent trade publication without commercial stake in OSSRA findings. |