CVE-2026-8249: Open5GS SMF npcf-handler.c update_authorized_pcc_rule_and_qos denial of service

Description

A flaw has been found in Open5GS up to 2.7.7. The impacted element is the function update_authorized_pcc_rule_and_qos of the file /src/smf/npcf-handler.c of the component SMF. This manipulation causes denial of service. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been published and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges

Low

User interaction

None

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Scope

Unchanged

Exploitation

Is it being used?

Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.4% · higher than 31% of CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet

CISA KEVNot listed

Ransomware campaign useNot known

Affected products

Which versions

OP

Open5GS · Open5gs

2.7.0; 2.7.1; 2.7.2; 2.7.3; 2.7.4; 2.7.5; +2 more · source: vendor, NVD