Open5GS up to 2.7.7 SMF OpenAPI_list_create denial of service
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability was found in Open5GS up to 2.7.7. It has been rated as problematic. Impacted is the function OpenAPI_list_create of the component SMF. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service.
This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-8268. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available.
The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
Details
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Open5GS up to 2.7.7. This affects the function OpenAPI_list_create of the component SMF. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability.
The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-8268. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Technical details and a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1499 for this issue.
The exploit is shared for download at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
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Product
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Version
Website
- Product: https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.9
VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.9
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Exploiting
Class: Denial of serviceCWE: CWE-404
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ATT&CK: 🔒
Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
Availability: 🔒
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: no mitigation knownStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
05/10/2026 Advisory disclosed05/10/2026 VulDB entry created
05/10/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Product: github.comAdvisory: 4449
Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2026-8268 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-8268
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-362565
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
Entry
Created: 05/10/2026 17:49Changes: 05/10/2026 17:49 (56)
Complete: 🔍
Submitter: FrankLin
Cache ID: 216::103
Submit
Accepted
- Submit #808485: Open5gs SMF v2.7.7 Denial of Service (by FrankLin)
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