CVE-2026-8248
Open5GS SMF npcf-handler.c update_authorized_pcc_rule_and_qos denial of service
Description
A vulnerability was detected in Open5GS up to 2.7.7. The affected element is the function update_authorized_pcc_rule_and_qos of the file /src/smf/npcf-handler.c of the component SMF. The manipulation results in denial of service. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
INFO
Published Date :
May 10, 2026, 11:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 12, 2026, 5:35 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 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Open5GS to a version later than 2.7.7.
- Apply vendor patches when available.
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-2026-8248.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/ | Product |
| https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/issues/4442 | Exploit Issue Tracking |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/808472 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/362545 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/362545/cti | Permissions Required VDB Entry |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
May. 12, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:open5gs:open5gs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 2.7.7 Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/ Types: Product Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/issues/4442 Types: Exploit, Issue Tracking Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/submit/808472 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/vuln/362545 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/vuln/362545/cti Types: Permissions Required, VDB Entry -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability was detected in Open5GS up to 2.7.7. The affected element is the function update_authorized_pcc_rule_and_qos of the file /src/smf/npcf-handler.c of the component SMF. The manipulation results in denial of service. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/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:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/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/4442 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/808472 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/362545 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/362545/cti