diff --git a/documentation/ref-manual/variables.rst b/documentation/ref-manual/variables.rst
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@@ -1681,6 +1681,12 @@ system and gives an overview of their function and contents.
    :term:`CVE_CHECK_IGNORE`
       This variable is deprecated and should be replaced by :term:`CVE_STATUS`.
 
+   :term:`CVE_CHECK_REPORT_PATCHED`
+      Specifies whether or not the :ref:`ref-classes-cve-check`
+      class should report patched or ignored CVEs. The default is "1", but you
+      may wish to set it to "0" if you do not need patched or ignored CVEs in
+      the logs.
+
    :term:`CVE_CHECK_SHOW_WARNINGS`
       Specifies whether or not the :ref:`ref-classes-cve-check`
       class should generate warning messages on the console when unpatched