2025 Software Vulnerability Ratings Report

Total number of software vulnerabilities grew by 61% year-over-year (YoY) in 2024.

Linux vulnerabilities soared by 967% in 2024.

macOS vulnerabilities increased by 95% in 2024.

Critical vulnerabilities rose by 37.1% in 2024.

There was a 505% increase in critical flaws in database software.

There was a 213% YoY overall vulnerability growth in database software.

Exploits spiked 657% in browsers.

The number of known exploited vulnerabilities rose by 96% in 2024.

Exploits spiked 433% in Microsoft Office applications. Web browsers and Office applications have emerged as prime targets. Chrome specifically led all products in known attacks.

macOS vulnerabilities increased by 95% in 2024.

There was a 505% increase in critical flaws in database software.

Total number of software vulnerabilities grew by 61% year-over-year (YoY) in 2024.