An Auditor’s Perspective on Addressing OSS Vulnerabilities for PCI DSS v4
Blog post from Endor Labs
PCI DSS version 4.0 introduces a new requirement, effective March 31, 2025, that necessitates the management of all vulnerabilities, not just those deemed high-risk or critical, through a comprehensive risk analysis. This change emphasizes that all vulnerabilities present potential security risks and should be addressed based on their specific impact on an organization's environment. The article highlights the challenges application security teams face in achieving compliance, particularly with the management of open-source software (OSS) vulnerabilities, which constitute a significant portion of modern codebases. Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and Software Composition Analysis (SCA) tools are commonly used to identify these vulnerabilities, but they often produce excessive noise, complicating compliance efforts. The solution lies in employing reachability-based SCA tools that provide accurate dependency inventories and prioritize vulnerabilities based on their actual threat level. Additionally, organizations are encouraged to implement strategies such as Open Source Program Offices (OSPOs) to govern OSS selection and use scoring systems to evaluate package health, ultimately reducing the volume of vulnerabilities and easing compliance with PCI DSS requirements.
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