Study Examines Open-Source Software Maintainers' Vulnerability Management Challenges
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🧩 Open-source software maintainers face challenges in vulnerability management. A recent mixed-methods study examined the perspectives of open-source software (OSS) maintainers regarding vulnerability management and platform security features. Conducted through a survey of 80 maintainers and interviews with 22, the research identified 37 key aspects, highlighting supply chain mistrust and a lack of automation as significant challenges. Additionally, barriers to adopting security features included unawareness and the belief that such measures are unnecessary. Notably, some maintainers continue to permit public vulnerability reporting despite past vulnerabilities. The findings suggest that OSS platforms and the research community need to enhance support for effective vulnerability management practices.
