A new Moody’s report reveals that known exploited vulnerabilities take a median time of 87 days to be patched, highlighting the significant gap in cybersecurity practices.
The vulnerability or weakness
The report focuses on known exploited vulnerabilities, noting a median time to patch of 87 days, with no known exploitation evidence taking 107 days.
Earlier attacks and coverage
No earlier related attack in our archive yet.
Business impact
This delay exposes organizations to prolonged risk, potentially leading to costly breaches and operational disruptions.
Industries affected
The findings impact all industries, particularly those with large digital networks, as they have more opportunities for exploitation.
Users affected
Customers and employees of organizations with weak patching practices face increased risk of cyber-attacks, potentially compromising their data and privacy.
Build these skills
Watch the daily brief
Sources
- Exploited Vulnerabilities Typically Take Three Months to Patch, Moody’s Finds (Infosecurity Magazine)
