Throughout computer history, it has been repeatedly demonstrated that
critical software vulnerabilities can significantly affect the components
involved. In the Free/Libre and Open Source Software (FLOSS) ecosystem, most
software is distributed through package repositories. Nowadays, monitoring
critical dependencies in a software system is essential for maintaining robust
security practices. This is particularly important due to new legal
requirements, such as the European Cyber Resilience Act, which necessitate that
software projects maintain a transparent track record with Software Bill of
Materials (SBOM) and ensure a good overall state. This study provides a summary
of the current state of available FLOSS package repositories and addresses the
challenge of identifying problematic areas within a software ecosystem. These
areas are analyzed in detail, quantifying the current state of the FLOSS
ecosystem. The results indicate that while there are well-maintained projects
within the FLOSS ecosystem, there are also high-impact projects that are
susceptible to supply chain attacks. This study proposes a method for analyzing
the current state and identifies missing elements, such as interfaces, for
future research.