CVE-2026-8252
MediumCVSS 4.3Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk30th percentile - higher than 30% of all known CVEs
Summary
In Open5GS up to version 2.7.7, the SMF component's smf_nsmf_handle_create_data_in_hsmf function is vulnerable to a null pointer dereference. The attack can be performed remotely and the exploit has been publicly disclosed.
Risk Assessment
A remote attack can crash the SMF service, disrupting 5G network operations.
Recommendation
Monitor for vendor patches and temporarily restrict access to the SMF component to trusted networks only.
Original NVD description (English source)
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.