CVE-2026-1738
Open5GS SGWC context.c sgwc_tunnel_add assertion
Description
A flaw has been found in Open5GS up to 2.7.6. The impacted element is the function sgwc_tunnel_add of the file /src/sgwc/context.c of the component SGWC. Executing a manipulation of the argument pdr can lead to reachable assertion. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue. The issue report is flagged as already-fixed.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 2, 2026, 2:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 11, 2026, 7:34 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Open5GS to a version later than 2.7.6.
- Apply available patches for Open5GS.
- Review the sgwc_tunnel_add function changes.
- Test the SGWC component after patching.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-1738.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/ | Product |
| https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/issues/4261 | Exploit Issue Tracking |
| https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/issues/4261#event-21968563677 | Issue Tracking |
| https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/issues/4261#issue-3787803578 | Exploit Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.343637 | Permissions Required VDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?id.343637 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?submit.741193 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Feb. 11, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:open5gs:open5gs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 2.7.6 Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/ Types: Product Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/issues/4261 Types: Exploit, Issue Tracking Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/issues/4261#event-21968563677 Types: Issue Tracking Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/issues/4261#issue-3787803578 Types: Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.343637 Types: Permissions Required, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?id.343637 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?submit.741193 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 02, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A flaw has been found in Open5GS up to 2.7.6. The impacted element is the function sgwc_tunnel_add of the file /src/sgwc/context.c of the component SGWC. Executing a manipulation of the argument pdr can lead to reachable assertion. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue. The issue report is flagged as already-fixed. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P) Added CWE CWE-617 Added Reference https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/ Added Reference https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/issues/4261 Added Reference https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/issues/4261#event-21968563677 Added Reference https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/issues/4261#issue-3787803578 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.343637 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?id.343637 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?submit.741193