Report by Action1
2025 Software Vulnerability Ratings Report
Key Findings
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.