6.5
MEDIUM CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-33283
Ella Core panics on malformed ULNASTransport Message without a Request Type
Description

Ella Core is a 5G core designed for private networks. Versions prior to 1.6.0 panic when processing malformed UL NAS Transport NAS messages without a Request Type. An attacker able to send crafted NAS messages to Ella Core can crash the process, causing service disruption for all connected subscribers. No authentication is required. Version 1.6.0 adds a guard when receiving an UL NAS Message without a Request Type given no SM Context.

INFO

Published Date :

March 24, 2026, 12:16 a.m.

Last Modified :

March 24, 2026, 12:16 a.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-33283 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Ellanetworks ella_core
CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
Update Ella Core to version 1.6.0 or later to patch the denial-of-service vulnerability.
  • Update Ella Core to version 1.6.0 or later.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URL Resource
https://github.com/ellanetworks/core/security/advisories/GHSA-3366-gw57-fcm5
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Mar. 24, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description Ella Core is a 5G core designed for private networks. Versions prior to 1.6.0 panic when processing malformed UL NAS Transport NAS messages without a Request Type. An attacker able to send crafted NAS messages to Ella Core can crash the process, causing service disruption for all connected subscribers. No authentication is required. Version 1.6.0 adds a guard when receiving an UL NAS Message without a Request Type given no SM Context.
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-476
    Added Reference https://github.com/ellanetworks/core/security/advisories/GHSA-3366-gw57-fcm5
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