CVE-2026-62165 Overview
CVE-2026-62165 is a rejected CVE identifier. The MITRE CVE Program has withdrawn this entry from active use. The National Vulnerability Database (NVD) marks the record as a duplicate assignment that should not be referenced in vulnerability management workflows, advisories, or detection content.
All users should reference CVE-2026-61446 instead. The rejection notice specifies: "DO NOT USE THIS CANDIDATE NUMBER. ConsultIDs: CVE-2026-61446." No affected products, CVSS metrics, or technical descriptions are associated with this identifier.
Critical Impact
This CVE identifier is rejected and carries no vulnerability data. Consult CVE-2026-61446 for the authoritative record and remediation guidance.
Affected Products
- No affected products listed - CVE identifier rejected by MITRE
- Refer to CVE-2026-61446 for the canonical affected product list
- No CPE URIs associated with this identifier
Discovery Timeline
- 2026-07-15 - CVE-2026-62165 published to NVD as a rejected duplicate
- 2026-07-15 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2026-62165
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-62165 contains no technical vulnerability content. MITRE assigned the identifier during CVE processing, then rejected it after determining that CVE-2026-61446 already covered the same issue. Duplicate assignments occur when multiple CVE Numbering Authorities (CNAs) report overlapping research or when internal deduplication catches parallel submissions.
The rejection notice from MITRE reads verbatim: "This candidate is a duplicate of CVE-2026-61446. Notes: All CVE users should reference CVE-2026-61446 instead of this candidate." Security teams tracking this identifier in ticketing systems, scanners, or SIEM correlation rules should update references to point at the retained CVE.
Root Cause
The root cause is administrative rather than technical. The CVE Program's assignment workflow produced two identifiers for a single underlying vulnerability. MITRE preserves the earlier or authoritative record and rejects the duplicate to maintain a one-to-one mapping between identifiers and vulnerabilities.
Attack Vector
No attack vector applies. This identifier does not describe an exploitable condition. Any exploitation research, indicators, or patches referenced in vendor communications belong under CVE-2026-61446.
The rejected record contains no exploitation code, proof-of-concept, or technical detail. Readers investigating the underlying vulnerability should retrieve the technical write-up from the retained identifier.
Detection Methods for CVE-2026-62165
Indicators of Compromise
- No indicators of compromise are associated with this rejected CVE identifier
- Retrieve IOC data from advisories published under CVE-2026-61446
Detection Strategies
- Audit vulnerability management platforms and remove or remap references to CVE-2026-62165
- Redirect scanner signatures, SIEM correlation rules, and ticket templates to CVE-2026-61446
- Validate that threat intelligence feeds have propagated the rejection status to downstream consumers
Monitoring Recommendations
- Monitor NVD and MITRE feeds for status changes on both CVE-2026-62165 and CVE-2026-61446
- Track vendor advisories under the retained identifier for patch releases and exploitation reports
- Flag any detection content that still cites the rejected identifier during quarterly rule reviews
How to Mitigate CVE-2026-62165
Immediate Actions Required
- Update internal documentation, dashboards, and reports to reference CVE-2026-61446 instead of CVE-2026-62165
- Consult the advisory associated with CVE-2026-61446 for authoritative patch and mitigation instructions
- Notify downstream teams and automation pipelines that consume CVE data of the identifier change
Patch Information
No patches map to CVE-2026-62165 because the identifier is rejected. Patch guidance, affected version ranges, and vendor advisories live under CVE-2026-61446. Confirm remediation status against that record.
Workarounds
- No workarounds apply to this rejected identifier
- Apply the workarounds documented under CVE-2026-61446 if the vendor has published interim guidance
- Remove CVE-2026-62165 from exception lists, risk registers, and compensating control documentation after remapping
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