2026 Vulnerability Remediation Report Reveals Major Gaps in Cybersecurity Practices

A report by Vicarius highlights that 58% of vulnerability remediation activities still require human intervention, leaving 79% of organizations vulnerable to known exploits. Despite advancements in automated scanning tools, the process of fixing vulnerabilities is hindered by manual workflows and fragmented toolsets. The study surveyed 300 IT and cybersecurity professionals in the U.S. and U.K., revealing that 75% of critical vulnerability responses merely initiate administrative workflows instead of resolving threats. This inefficiency allows attackers to exploit vulnerabilities that organizations are aware of but have not addressed. The report calls for a shift from passive scanning to active, automated resolution to mitigate these risks.

Key Points: • 58% of vulnerability remediation still requires human intervention. • 79% of organizations remain vulnerable to known exploits due to ineffective processes. • 75% of critical vulnerability responses result in administrative handoffs rather than immediate fixes.