CVE-2026-23831: CVE-2026-23831: The Phantom Menace (Or Just A Typo?)

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CVE-2026-23831: The Phantom Menace (Or Just A Typo?)

Vulnerability ID: CVE-2026-23831
CVSS Score: N/A
Published: 2026-01-22

An investigation into a CVE identifier that appears to be from the future. Current intelligence indicates this is a reserved but unpopulated record, likely a typographical error for CVE-2023-23831 or CVE-2024-23831.

TL;DR

CVE-2026-23831 is currently a 'ghost' vulnerability. It exists as a valid identifier format but contains no metadata, affected products, or CVSS scores in any public database. It is highly probable this is a typo for a previous year's vulnerability.

Technical Details

Status: Reserved / Not Published
Likely Intent: Typo for CVE-2023-23831 or CVE-2024-23831
CVSS: N/A
Vector: N/A
EPSS Score: 0.00% (No data)
Exploit Status: None

Affected Systems

None Confirmed (Ghost Record)

Mitigation Strategies

Verify the CVE identifier against the official MITRE CVE list.
Check for typos in the year (e.g., 2023 vs 2026).
Cross-reference with vendor advisories (WordPress, LedgerSMB) if the ID was context-specific.

Remediation Steps:

If you meant CVE-2023-23831: Update 'Rating-Widget: Star Review System' to version 3.2.0 or later.
If you meant CVE-2024-23831: Update LedgerSMB to version 1.10.30 or 1.11.9.
If you strictly meant CVE-2026-23831: Do nothing. You are safe from the imaginary threat.