CVE-2026-8251

Name: CVE-2026-8251
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-05-10T23:16:27.563+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 2.1/10EPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-8251 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was found in Open5GS up to 2.7.7. This impacts the function update_authorized_pcc_rule_and_qos of the file /src/smf/npcf-handler.c of the component SMF. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability was found in Open5GS up to 2.7.7. This impacts the function update_authorized_pcc_rule_and_qos of the file /src/smf/npcf-handler.c of the component SMF. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

CVSS 4.0

2.1/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.46%

36.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-404

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Open5gs	Open5gs	<= 2.7.7

References

https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/Product
https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/issues/4445Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://vuldb.com/submit/808480Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/vuln/362548Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/vuln/362548/ctiPermissions Required, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: May 10, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-8251?

How severe is CVE-2026-8251?

CVE-2026-8251 has a CVSS score of 2.1/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-8251?

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Source: NVD / NIST