59,000 CVEs in 2026: What the Record Forecast Means for Vulnerability Management | Hackerstorm

Vulnerabililty Intelligence

GENEVA, Switzerland - February 16, 2026 - The Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST) has released its 2026 Vulnerability Forecast, projecting a record-breaking 59,427 new CVEs this year. This unprecedented volume marks the first time the industry is expected to surpass the 50,000-vulnerability threshold, demanding a fundamental transition from manual patching to machine-speed, risk-based prioritization.