NVD’s Backlog Triggers Public Response from Cybersec Leaders

This post outlines the ongoing backlog at the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), attributed to NIST’s resource and infrastructure challenges, and details an open letter from cybersecurity leaders urging Congress to investigate, improve transparency, secure funding, and designate the NVD as critical infrastructure. It cautions that reliance on NVD alone is risky during the backlog and recommends using multiple vulnerability data sources to maintain coverage.