CVE-2026-1973

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.53%

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CVE-2026-1973 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was determined in Free5GC up to 4.1.0. The impacted element is the function establishPfcpSession of the component SMF. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability was determined in Free5GC up to 4.1.0. The impacted element is the function establishPfcpSession of the component SMF. Executing a manipulation can lead to null pointer dereference. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. It is best practice to apply a patch to resolve this issue.

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Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Free5gcFree5gc<= 4.1.0

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Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-1973?
A vulnerability was determined in Free5GC up to 4.1.0. The impacted element is the function establishPfcpSession of the component SMF. Executing a manipulation can lead to null pointer dereference. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. It is best practice to apply a patch to resolve this issue.
How severe is CVE-2026-1973?
CVE-2026-1973 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-1973?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST