CVE Mid-Year 2026 Check-In: Volume Vertical, Exploitation Rare

In the first half of 2026, there have been a record 35,364 CVEs reported, marking a dramatic increase in vulnerabilities compared to previous years. However, only 0.24% of these have been exploited. This disparity indicates that while the reporting of vulnerabilities is surging, actual exploitation remains rare, leading to a challenge in determining which vulnerabilities are critical.