Insight #1 – Veracode report: Flaw fix times increase 47% since 2020

Veracode’s 2025 State of Software Security report exposes a troubling trend — flaw fix times have surged 47%, jumping from 171 days in 2020 to 252 days in 2025. 

This staggering delay highlights the failures of outdated SAST tools, proving they can’t keep up with today’s complex software environments. 

*** This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from AppSec Observer authored by David Lindner, Director, Application Security. Read the original post at: https://www.contrastsecurity.com/security-influencers/cybersecurity-insights-with-contrast-ciso-david-lindner-02/21/25-0