The EU
to launch its own vulnerability database because the US is dropping the ball
— and the timing couldn’t be more telling
In response to growing digital sovereignty concerns, NIS2 compliance, and calls for vendor accountability, the EU is building a public vulnerability catalog. The goal? Track and disclose security bugs across government, industry, and open source
Complement—not compete with—the CVE Program
Increase trust, transparency, and resilience within the bloc
But let’s be honest: Multiple public vuln databases means we must align identifiers, disclosure standards, and data feeds—or risk fragmentation
Transparency is great, but what about verification, consistency, and maintenance?
And if vendors or agencies self-report, how do we ensure accuracy or prevent omission?
Done right, this could increase pressure on lagging suppliers and elevate accountability. But if we don’t connect the dots globally, we may just multiply confusion.
What do you think: smart evolution or coordination nightmare?
#CyberSecurity #VulnerabilityManagement #EU #CVE #NIS2 #SoftwareSecurity #Governance #security #privacy #cloud #infosec
https://www.theregister.com/2025/05/13/eu_security_bug_database/
