Why Zero Vulnerability Code Packages Could Still Be Your Biggest Software Supply Chain Risk
The New Stack, Friday, July 10th, 2026
Packages with zero known CVEs can still be a supply chain risk due to hidden flaws and poor maintenance.
The article argues that software packages with zero known vulnerabilities may still pose serious supply chain risks.
Rather than relying only on CVE counts, organizations should evaluate dependencies through code quality, maintenance practices, and provenance. The absence of documented vulnerabilities does not guarantee safe code, since hidden flaws or unmaintained packages create exposure.
The author advocates a more comprehensive assessment of third-party components that goes beyond traditional vulnerability scanning.