CVE-2026-8290: Open5GS · CWE-404
Source GCVE Database
Public exploit available · CVSS 5.3 Medium.
Data as of 27 Oct 2026, 00:44 UTC
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 11 May 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Open5GS | Affected
| Fixed in– |
GitHubopen5gs/open5gspkg:github/open5gs/open5gsOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Users should monitor the Open5GS project for updates and apply any future patches promptly. In the meantime, consider implementing network-level protections to limit exposure of the SMF component to untrusted networks.
Description
A security flaw in Open5GS up to version 2.7.7 affects the SMF component, specifically the function smf_nsmf_handle_update_data_in_vsmf. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service. Public exploit code is available. The project has been notified but has not yet responded or issued a fix.