CVE-2026-33903: ellanetworks core · NULL Pointer Dereference
Affects ellanetworks coreSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.5 Medium : upgrade to 1.7.0 when convenient.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 12% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 1.7.0
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 27 Mar 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
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), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade core and ellanetworks/core to 1.7.0.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ellanetworkscore | Affected
| Fixed in
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GitHubellanetworks/corepkg:github/ellanetworks/coreOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Upgrade to ellanetworks core version 1.7.0 or later, which includes official fixes adding guards in the NGAP Location Report handler to prevent the NULL pointer dereference. No other mitigations are indicated.
Description
Ella Core is a 5G core designed for private networks. Versions prior to 1.7.0 panic when processing a specially crafted NGAP LocationReport message. An attacker able to send crafted NGAP messages to Ella Core can crash the process, causing service disruption for all connected subscribers. Version 1.7.0 adds guards in NGAP Location Report handler.