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open-source software maintainers
Also known as: open-source maintainer, open-source maintainers
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A Mixed-Methods Study of Open-Source Software Maintainers On ... arxiv.org Feb 3, 2025 15 facts
claimOpen-source software maintainers desire assistance with setting up Project Security Features, including generating security policy content, receiving security tooling recommendations, and having interactive guidance throughout the setup process.
claimOpen-source software (OSS) maintainers are unlikely to explore or enable Project Security Features (PSFs) if they do not fully understand the benefits or use cases for them, or if they find them confusing.
claimOpen-source software maintainers want checklists, suggestions, nudges, and easy configurations for Project Security Features to encourage better security posture in their projects.
claimOpen-source software maintainers are interested in cyber defense gamification to recognize and reward projects that adopt vulnerability management processes.
claimOpen-source software maintainers use external tools, such as Coverity for static analysis, to manage vulnerabilities.
claimOpen-source software maintainers want training materials for developers, including free webinars, examples of projects with implemented security practices, and clearer directions for setting up Project Security Features to reduce fear of false positives.
claimOpen-source software maintainers face challenges with platform security features due to insufficient automation, which limits their ability to address reported vulnerabilities quickly given their constrained time and resources.
referenceNolan Lawson authored the article 'What it feels like to be an open-source maintainer' in 2017.
claimOpen-source software maintainers report difficulty calculating or adjusting CVSS scores for reported vulnerabilities, with some participants perceiving CVE scores as inflated.
claimOpen-source software maintainers report that excessive noise from platform security features and inaccurate vulnerability scoring are significant challenges.
claimOpen-source software (OSS) maintainers experience fatigue and a disinclination to adopt Platform Security Features (PSFs) due to dependency trust issues, such as excessive false positives from upstream dependencies and cluttered update notifications.
claimOpen-source software maintainers desire security-specific funding for tasks such as paying maintainers and reporters, funding bounty pools for valid vulnerabilities, and paying for annual security expert reviews.
claimThe majority of noise reported by open-source software maintainers regarding platform security features stems from dependency false positives, while other noise originates from static analysis tooling, such as code scanning, and general notification annoyance.
claimOpen-source software maintainers express a need for assistance with developing fixes and generating tests to streamline the vulnerability remediation process.
claimOpen-source software maintainers desire more user-friendly documentation and resources, citing a general lack of knowledge regarding proper open-source software security.
What is the impact of open-source on the tech industry? - Milvus milvus.io 1 fact
claimOpen-source maintainers often struggle with unpaid labor, which can lead to burnout and abandoned projects.