Open5GS up to 2.7.7 SMF /src/smf/nsmf-handler.c smf_nsmf_handle_update_data_in_vsmf qosFlowProfile denial of service
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Open5GS up to 2.7.7. This issue affects the function smf_nsmf_handle_update_data_in_vsmf of the file /src/smf/nsmf-handler.c of the component SMF. The manipulation of the argument qosFlowProfile results in denial of service.
This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-8289. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists.
The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
Details
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Open5GS up to 2.7.7. Affected is the function smf_nsmf_handle_update_data_in_vsmf of the file /src/smf/nsmf-handler.c of the component SMF. The manipulation of the argument qosFlowProfile 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 available at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-8289. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Technical details and a public exploit are known. This vulnerability is assigned to T1499 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.
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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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
05/11/2026 Advisory disclosed05/11/2026 VulDB entry created
05/11/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Product: github.comAdvisory: 4453
Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2026-8289 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-8289
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-362586
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
Entry
Created: 05/11/2026 10:07Changes: 05/11/2026 10:07 (58)
Complete: 🔍
Submitter: FrankLin
Cache ID: 216::103
Submit
Accepted
- Submit #808490: Open5gs SMF v2.7.7 Denial of Service (by FrankLin)
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