Tenable, a key player in vulnerability scanning, continues to develop its coverage based on vendor advisories and maintains a curated Vulnerability Intelligence feed, independent of CVE assignments.

The funding for the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) program is set to expire on April 16, 2025, raising alarms about potential disruptions in cybersecurity vulnerability management.

Experts warn that a break in service could severely impact national vulnerability databases and hinder incident response operations, posing a national security risk.

Despite processing incoming CVEs at a steady rate, NIST has reported a growing backlog, which highlights the need for timely actionable intelligence for organizations.

Some members of the CVE Board are exploring options to transform the initiative into a nonprofit foundation or an international consortium to ensure sustainable operations.

Post-April 16, while the CVE website will remain accessible, no new CVEs will be added, potentially slowing responses to emerging threats.

Industry leaders are also advocating for a European equivalent to the CVE program to enhance information sharing and vulnerability management across the EU.

Without the CVE program, organizations may struggle to meet compliance demands, risking penalties and damaging their reputations due to fragmented vulnerability data.

In light of the funding uncertainties, there is hope that alternative funding sources or organizations like the CVE Foundation could step in to fill the gap left by MITRE.

The funding challenges coincide with NIST's struggle to manage a significant backlog of CVEs, exacerbated by a 32% increase in submissions last year.

Despite ongoing government efforts to secure MITRE's continued involvement, concerns remain about the potential negative impacts on cybersecurity management.

Stakeholders emphasize the necessity for a resilient funding model that includes contributions from governments, corporations, and international entities to support the CVE program.