Hackers Are Exploiting Nearly One in Four Vulnerabilities Before Defenders Get a CVE

Attackers are exploiting a significant portion of vulnerabilities even before defenders receive a published CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures). In the first half of 2026, 23.43% of known exploited vulnerabilities had evidence of active exploitation on or before the day their CVE was published. This figure is slightly lower than the 28.93% recorded in 2025, […] The post Hackers Are Exploiting Nearly One in Four Vulnerabilities Before Defenders Get a CVE appeared first on Cyber Security News.