CVE-2026-8248: Denial of Service in Open5GS
CVE-2026-8248 is a medium severity denial of service vulnerability in Open5GS versions up to 2.7.7. It affects the SMF component, specifically the function update_authorized_pcc_rule_and_qos in the file /src/smf/npcf-handler.c. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without user interaction or privileges. Although the issue was reported early to the project, no response or fix has been provided yet. The exploit code is publicly available, increasing the risk of exploitation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Open5GS up to version 2.7.7 involves the update_authorized_pcc_rule_and_qos function within the SMF component's npcf-handler.c source file. An attacker can remotely manipulate this function to cause a denial of service condition. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited with low complexity, though some privileges are needed. The project has been notified but has not issued a patch or official remediation. The exploit is publicly known, which may facilitate attacks.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in denial of service, potentially disrupting the affected Open5GS SMF component's operation. This can impact network service continuity where Open5GS is deployed. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without user interaction, increasing its risk. However, exploitation requires some level of privileges. No evidence of active exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the project has not responded or released a fix, monitor official Open5GS channels for updates. Until a patch is available, consider limiting access to the affected SMF component and applying network-level controls to reduce exposure to potential attackers.
CVE-2026-8248: Denial of Service in Open5GS
Description
CVE-2026-8248 is a medium severity denial of service vulnerability in Open5GS versions up to 2.7.7. It affects the SMF component, specifically the function update_authorized_pcc_rule_and_qos in the file /src/smf/npcf-handler.c. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without user interaction or privileges. Although the issue was reported early to the project, no response or fix has been provided yet. The exploit code is publicly available, increasing the risk of exploitation.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Open5GS up to version 2.7.7 involves the update_authorized_pcc_rule_and_qos function within the SMF component's npcf-handler.c source file. An attacker can remotely manipulate this function to cause a denial of service condition. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited with low complexity, though some privileges are needed. The project has been notified but has not issued a patch or official remediation. The exploit is publicly known, which may facilitate attacks.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in denial of service, potentially disrupting the affected Open5GS SMF component's operation. This can impact network service continuity where Open5GS is deployed. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without user interaction, increasing its risk. However, exploitation requires some level of privileges. No evidence of active exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the project has not responded or released a fix, monitor official Open5GS channels for updates. Until a patch is available, consider limiting access to the affected SMF component and applying network-level controls to reduce exposure to potential attackers.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-10T14:39:56.367Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a010869cbff5d8610004e68
Added to database: 05/10/2026, 22:36:25 UTC
Last enriched: 05/18/2026, 10:10:58 UTC
Last updated: 06/24/2026, 20:05:57 UTC
Views: 77
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