CVE-2026-8224
Open5GS PCF context.c pcf_sess_set_ipv6prefix denial of service
Description
A vulnerability was determined in Open5GS up to 2.7.7. Affected by this issue is the function pcf_sess_set_ipv6prefix of the file /src/pcf/context.c of the component PCF. Executing a manipulation of the argument SmPolicyContextData.ipv6AddressPrefix can lead to denial of service. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
INFO
Published Date :
May 10, 2026, 3:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
May 10, 2026, 3:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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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 2.7.7.
- Apply vendor patches if available.
- Monitor for security advisories from Open5GS.
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-2026-8224.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/ | |
| https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/issues/4439 | |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/808443 | |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/362441 | |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/362441/cti |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability was determined in Open5GS up to 2.7.7. Affected by this issue is the function pcf_sess_set_ipv6prefix of the file /src/pcf/context.c of the component PCF. Executing a manipulation of the argument SmPolicyContextData.ipv6AddressPrefix can lead to denial of service. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way. 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-404 Added Reference https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/ Added Reference https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/issues/4439 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/808443 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/362441 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/362441/cti