CVE-2026-78158
Open5GS AMF UEContextReleaseRequest Path improper authorization
Description
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 24, 2026, 1:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 27, 2026, 5:20 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 2.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Open5GS to a version with the fix.
- Apply vendor-provided patches for Open5GS.
- Review AMF UEContextReleaseRequest Path Handler configurations.
- Monitor system for unauthorized access attempts.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Aug. 27, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/ Added Reference https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/security/advisories/GHSA-mg8r-2cvv-xq9j Added Reference https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-78158 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/883023 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/394541 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/394541/cti Removed Reference https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/ Removed Reference https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/security/advisories/GHSA-mg8r-2cvv-xq9j Removed Reference https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-78158 Removed Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/883023 Removed Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/394541 Removed Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/394541/cti -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 27, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-78158', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-27T13:21:28.809835Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:open5gs:open5gs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'n/a', 'modules': ['AMF UEContextReleaseRequest Path Handler'], 'product': 'Open5GS', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.8.0'}]}] Added Description 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. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/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:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P) Added CWE CWE-285 Added CWE CWE-266 Added Reference https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/ Added Reference https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/security/advisories/GHSA-mg8r-2cvv-xq9j Added Reference https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-78158 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/883023 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/394541 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/394541/cti