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CVE-2026-78158 (GCVE-0-2026-78158)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-08-24 00:15 – Updated: 2026-08-27 14:37
VLAI
Title
Open5GS AMF UEContextReleaseRequest Path improper authorization
Summary
A flaw has been found in Open5GS 2.8.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component AMF UEContextReleaseRequest Path Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authorization. It is possible to launch the attack remotely.
SSVC
Exploitation: none Automatable: no Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-08-27 13:21 UTC
CWE
  • CWE-285 - Improper Authorization
  • CWE-266 - Incorrect Privilege Assignment
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
n/a Open5GS Affected: 2.8.0
    cpe:2.3:a:open5gs:open5gs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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