CVE-2023-54379
Summary
by MITRE • 08/06/2026
Rejected reason: Erroneously reserved under wrong year by automation defect; superseded by correct-year CVE.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/06/2026
This vulnerability represents a critical metadata error in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) identification system where an advisory was incorrectly assigned to an erroneous year due to automated processing failures. The fundamental flaw occurs when CVE automation systems fail to properly validate temporal attributes during the assignment process, resulting in advisories being tagged with incorrect chronological identifiers. This defect violates established CVE naming conventions and can create significant operational challenges for security teams relying on accurate temporal data for vulnerability management processes.
The technical implementation of this issue stems from automated workflows that do not adequately verify the temporal accuracy of CVE assignments before finalization. When such systems process vulnerability data, they may incorrectly parse or assign year values based on internal timestamp mechanisms or flawed validation logic. This creates a cascading effect where downstream security tools and databases inherit incorrect temporal metadata, potentially disrupting correlation analysis, patch management scheduling, and compliance reporting activities.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple metadata corruption to affect critical security operations across organizations. Security teams may experience confusion when investigating vulnerabilities with incorrect year assignments, leading to potential misprioritization of remediation efforts or exclusion from relevant threat intelligence feeds. Additionally, automated vulnerability scanners and security information event management systems rely on accurate CVE year data for proper categorization and alerting mechanisms, creating potential blind spots in security monitoring.
Organizations must implement robust validation procedures to detect and correct such temporal metadata errors in their vulnerability management processes. This includes establishing manual review checkpoints for automatically assigned CVE identifiers, particularly focusing on temporal attributes during the initial assignment phase. Security teams should also maintain awareness of known instances where CVE assignments may have been incorrectly timestamped and verify against official CVE records from the MITRE Corporation.
This issue aligns with CWE-1004 which addresses weak validation of security-related data elements, specifically targeting improper handling of metadata within security advisories. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability relates to TA0043 (Reconnaissance) and TA0042 (Resource Development) where adversaries might exploit such inconsistencies to craft more targeted attacks or evade detection systems that rely on accurate temporal correlation of security events. The vulnerability also demonstrates weaknesses in the CVE assignment process that could be exploited by threat actors seeking to manipulate security data for defensive evasion purposes.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing multi-layered validation processes that include both automated checking mechanisms and human verification steps during CVE assignment workflows. Organizations must maintain regular synchronization with official CVE databases to identify and correct any erroneous assignments, while also establishing internal procedures to flag potential temporal inconsistencies in vulnerability data. The correction process should involve proper coordination with CVE Numbering Authorities to ensure accurate reassignment of advisories to their correct chronological identifiers.
This type of metadata error highlights the importance of maintaining data integrity within security information management systems, where even seemingly minor inaccuracies can create significant operational challenges for security professionals. The vulnerability demonstrates how automation defects in security infrastructure can compound into broader issues affecting organizational security posture and incident response capabilities. Regular auditing of CVE assignments and implementation of comprehensive validation procedures remain essential practices for maintaining accurate threat intelligence and effective vulnerability management processes.