AI-generated code is outpacing every manual remediation model in existence': Nearly all firms admit they have shipped code they know is vulnerable
A recent study by Checkmarx reveals that 75% of organizations knowingly ship vulnerable code, marking a troubling trend in software development. The time to exploit vulnerabilities has drastically decreased, with predictions suggesting it could shrink to just one minute in the near future. This situation is particularly concerning for sectors like healthcare, which are already facing significant security threats.
- ▪Checkmarx found that 75% of organizations admit to deploying code they know is vulnerable.
- ▪The average time to exploit a software vulnerability has decreased from 840 days to less than two days.
- ▪Vibe-coded apps, created entirely through AI, are contributing to increased security risks by launching apps with significant flaws.
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Pro Security AI-generated code is outpacing every manual remediation model in existence': Nearly all firms admit they have shipped code they know is vulnerable News By Sead Fadilpašić published 22 May 2026 Are vibe-coded apps a security nightmare? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock/BEST-BACKGROUNDS) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Checkmarx research found 75% of organizations knowingly ship vulnerable codeThe time‑to‑exploit window is expected to shrink to just one minute, raising urgent risks for some sectorsVibe‑coded apps…
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