2026 State of Software Security Prioritize, Protect, Prove

Security debt is reaching crisis levels across the software industry. With 82% of organizations carrying unresolved vulnerabilities older than one year — an 11% increase from last year — and high-risk flaws surging 36%, development speed is outpacing remediation capacity.

This report examines software security across 1.6 million applications, offering insights and recommendations for AppSec and development leaders. Key findings:

• Critical security debt affects 60% of organizations, up 20% year-over-year
• Third-party code drives 66% of dangerous long-lived vulnerabilities
• AI introduces risks but offers remediation potential

Read the full report for more findings.