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Critical open-source projects face security risks due to underfunding and few maintainers · 1 source tracked

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A recent report highlights the critical underfunding and understaffing of essential open-source software projects, with many relying on only one or two low-paid maintainers. This precarious situation, exemplified by past vulnerabilities like Heartbleed and Log4Shell, poses significant security risks due to the widespread use of these foundational software components. The report details numerous projects, including core-js and libwebp, that are maintained by a small number of individuals who often receive little to no compensation, increasing the likelihood of future security breaches. AI

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Bruno Ferreira ·

    Modern software is built on the backs of low-paid maintainers, opening the door to potential threats

    Modern computing remains vulnerable to the low bus factor of many open-source projects — continued lack of funding and manpower for voluntary-maintained infrastructure makes for a perennial threat

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