CVE-2026-8252

Name: CVE-2026-8252
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-05-11T00:16:33.317+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 2.1/10EPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-8252 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was determined in Open5GS up to 2.7.7. Affected is the function smf_nsmf_handle_create_data_in_hsmf of the component SMF. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability was determined in Open5GS up to 2.7.7. Affected is the function smf_nsmf_handle_create_data_in_hsmf of the component SMF. Executing a manipulation can lead to null pointer dereference. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. 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

0.38%

29.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Open5gs	Open5gs	<= 2.7.7

References

https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/Product
https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/issues/4446Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://vuldb.com/submit/808482Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/vuln/362549Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/vuln/362549/ctiPermissions Required, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: May 11, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-8252?

How severe is CVE-2026-8252?

CVE-2026-8252 has a CVSS score of 2.1/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-8252?

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Source: NVD / NIST