CVE-2026-78158: Improper Authorization in Open5GS
CVE-2026-78158 is a medium severity vulnerability in Open5GS version 2.8.0 affecting the AMF UEContextReleaseRequest Path Handler component. The flaw allows remote attackers to perform improper authorization through manipulation of this component. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Open5GS 2.8.0 involves improper authorization in the AMF UEContextReleaseRequest Path Handler. An attacker can remotely exploit this flaw by manipulating the affected component, potentially bypassing authorization controls. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, indicating a medium severity with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a low extent. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authorization checks in the affected Open5GS component, which could lead to unauthorized actions within the system. The impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is rated as low. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, monitor vendor communications for updates. No specific mitigation or workaround is currently documented.
CVE-2026-78158: Improper Authorization in Open5GS
Description
CVE-2026-78158 is a medium severity vulnerability in Open5GS version 2.8.0 affecting the AMF UEContextReleaseRequest Path Handler component. The flaw allows remote attackers to perform improper authorization through manipulation of this component. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
cpe:2.3:a:open5gs:open5gs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Open5GS 2.8.0 involves improper authorization in the AMF UEContextReleaseRequest Path Handler. An attacker can remotely exploit this flaw by manipulating the affected component, potentially bypassing authorization controls. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, indicating a medium severity with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a low extent. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authorization checks in the affected Open5GS component, which could lead to unauthorized actions within the system. The impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is rated as low. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, monitor vendor communications for updates. No specific mitigation or workaround is currently documented.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-23T11:34:40.843Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a8b8ed4acd9273b4991ed8c
Added to database: 08/24/2026, 00:22:44 UTC
Last enriched: 08/24/2026, 00:37:02 UTC
Last updated: 08/24/2026, 00:37:03 UTC
Views: 6
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