CVE-2026-8252
Open5GS SMF smf_nsmf_handle_create_data_in_hsmf null pointer dereference
Description
A vulnerability was determined in Open5GS up to 2.7.7. Affected is the function smf_nsmf_handle_create_data_in_hsmf of the component SMF. Executing a manipulation can lead to null pointer dereference. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
INFO
Published Date :
May 11, 2026, 12:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
May 11, 2026, 12:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-8252
vulnerability.
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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 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Open5GS to a version later than 2.7.7.
- Monitor project for official patches.
- Apply vendor-supplied security updates promptly.
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-2026-8252.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/ | |
| https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/issues/4446 | |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/808482 | |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/362549 | |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/362549/cti |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 11, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability was determined in Open5GS up to 2.7.7. Affected is the function smf_nsmf_handle_create_data_in_hsmf of the component SMF. Executing a manipulation can lead to null pointer dereference. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. 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-476 Added CWE CWE-404 Added Reference https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/ Added Reference https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/issues/4446 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/808482 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/362549 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/362549/cti