CISA Enlists Partners to Strengthen CVE Program’s Future
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– CISA has affirmed its continued support for the CVE program, which provides a common lexicon for vulnerabilities.
– The program is sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security and run by the CVE Board and MITRE Corporation.
– CISA has secured funding for the program until March 2026 and commits to keeping CVE data free and openly accessible.
– Plans to strengthen the program include modernizing technology, increasing international representation, and incorporating global feedback.
– CISA is exploring diversified funding and seeks industry and government help to improve CVE record accuracy and timeliness.
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has reaffirmed its dedication to the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) program, emphasizing its critical role in global cybersecurity defense. According to Nick Andersen, Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity, the program offers a shared language for identifying real, exploitable vulnerabilities, enabling defenders worldwide to operate from a unified foundation. CISA’s ongoing support ensures this essential resource remains a public good, freely accessible and guided by principles of neutrality and transparency.
Operating for more than a quarter-century, the CVE program receives sponsorship from the Department of Homeland Security via CISA’s National Cyber Security Division. Governance falls to the CVE Board, which sets policy, while the MITRE Corporation handles day-to-day administration. Recent uncertainty around funding was resolved when CISA committed to financing the initiative through March 2026, securing its immediate future.
Looking ahead, the agency has outlined several strategic priorities aimed at strengthening the program. These include modernizing its technological infrastructure and broadening participation to better incorporate international organizations, governments, academic institutions, and open-source communities. CISA also plans to integrate global feedback into development decisions and explore new funding models to ensure long-term sustainability.
Additional efforts focus on scaling data enrichment through programs like Vulnrichment and the Authorized Data Publisher capability. This move comes as the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) continues to face delays in processing vulnerability information. By collaborating with industry and international partners, CISA aims to enhance the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of CVE records.
In a recently published strategic document, the agency expressed enthusiasm for incorporating advanced technologies such as automation, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to improve the quality and efficiency of the CVE schema. CISA encourages feedback and broader community involvement, inviting interested parties to reach out via email at Vulnerability@cisa.dhs.gov.
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(Source: HelpNet Security)
