Vue 2 EOL? How Statista Locked Down Millions of Users with HeroDevs NES

When Vue 2 hit end-of-life, Statista’s data-heavy platform was suddenly unsupported and exposed. A full migration to Vue 3 meant months of dev time and seven-figure cost. Instead, HeroDevs NES delivered drop-in fixes within days, cleared the CVE backlog, and kept millions of visitors secure—zero downtime, zero code churn.

The Challenge

• Security vulnerabilities: Vue.js 2.x no longer received official security updates
• Resource conflict: Full migration to Vue.js 3.x would require substantial developer resources
• Strategic roadmap conflict: Statista was simultaneously developing a next-generation application with a new tech stack

The Solution: HeroDevs Never-Ending Support (NES)Statista implemented HeroDevs' Never-Ending Support for Vue.js 2.x, which provided:

1. Continuous security patching: Ongoing security updates for vulnerabilities, even after official support ended
2. Drop-in replacement compatibility: Maintained complete API compatibility with standard Vue.js 2.x
3. Reduced technical debt: Avoided introducing new bugs that often accompany large-scale migrations

Implementation Approach

1. Secure credential management: Established an automated npm mirroring system to avoid distributing access keys
2. Centralized distribution: Automatically mirrored NES versions into Statista's internal package manager
3. Environment-wide deployment: Deployed across all development environments, build processes, and production

Results

• 100% vulnerability remediation: All known security vulnerabilities addressed
• Operational continuity: Protected application and business operations without disrupting workflows
• Resource optimization: Maintained focus on strategic initiatives while ensuring security
• Compliance maintained: Met all internal and customer security requirements

Key Takeaways

1. Challenge binary decision fallacies: Explore alternatives to "migrate or accept risk"
2. Align technical decisions with business strategy: Security maintenance should support strategic initiatives
3. Quantify full migration costs: Consider both development hours and opportunity costs
4. Implement secure supply chain practices: Establish secure distribution mechanisms