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title: Security Database Update and SBOM Requirements Drive CVE Entry Increase
url: https://www.dataloco.com/en/security-database-update-and-sbom-requirements-drive-cve-entry-increase
published: 2026-09-23T14:21:20+00:00
language: en
section: Security
source: https://www.itmedia.co.jp/enterprise/articles/2609/21/news020.html
organizations: CVE, NVD, SBOM
publisher: Dataloco
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# Security Database Update and SBOM Requirements Drive CVE Entry Increase

A vulnerability information database refresh and new software bill of materials (SBOM) requirements have prompted a 40,000 Japanese yen investment in cybersecurity infrastructure. The National Vulnerability Database (NVD) has expanded its CVE entry count by 40,000 entries, while the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has mandated stricter SBOM compliance for software vendors. These changes aim to enhance transparency in software supply chains and improve vulnerability response protocols.

The NVD update includes enhanced categorization of vulnerabilities and expanded metadata fields to support automated risk assessment tools. NIST has also introduced mandatory SBOM submission deadlines for vendors participating in federal procurement programs. The new requirements specify that SBOMs must include component version history and dependency relationships to enable rapid patch deployment.

Industry stakeholders have expressed mixed reactions to the changes. While cybersecurity experts praise the increased granularity of vulnerability data, some software developers have raised concerns about the administrative burden of SBOM compliance. The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has announced a 40,000 yen grant program to help small businesses adopt SBOM generation tools.

ITmedia Enterprise reported the developments in its September 20, 2026, cybersecurity analysis section. The article emphasizes the growing importance of standardized vulnerability disclosure frameworks in the context of increasing supply chain attack vectors.