New Initiative Tackles Security for End-of-Life Open Source Software

This article discusses a new initiative, the Open Source Sustainability Initiative (OSSI), launched by the Commonhaus Foundation to address the growing challenge of managing and securing end-of-life (EOL) open-source software. The initiative aims to improve transparency and collaboration within the open-source ecosystem, particularly concerning vulnerabilities and compliance requirements. The increasing prevalence of EOL software, coupled with the rapid rise in CVEs and the potential for AI to both find and exploit vulnerabilities, is driving the need for proactive management solutions.