CVE-2026-8249 (GCVE-0-2026-8249)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-05-10 22:30 – Updated: 2026-05-11 14:31
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Open5GS SMF npcf-handler.c update_authorized_pcc_rule_and_qos denial of service
Summary
A flaw has been found in Open5GS up to 2.7.7. The impacted element is the function update_authorized_pcc_rule_and_qos of the file /src/smf/npcf-handler.c of the component SMF. This manipulation causes denial of service. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been published and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
- CWE-404 - Denial of Service
Assigner
References
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| https://vuldb.com/vuln/362546 | vdb-entrytechnical-description |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/362546/cti | signaturepermissions-required |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/808473 | third-party-advisory |
| https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/issues/4443 | exploitissue-tracking |
| https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/ | product |
Impacted products
Credits
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