CVE-2026-8269

Name: CVE-2026-8269
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-05-11T05:16:15.35+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 2.1/10EPSS 0.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-8269 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was found in Open5GS up to 2.7.7. Impacted is the function smf_nsmf_handle_create_sm_context of the component SMF. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability was found in Open5GS up to 2.7.7. Impacted is the function smf_nsmf_handle_create_sm_context of the component SMF. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. 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

0.47%

37.2th 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/4450Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://vuldb.com/submit/808486Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/vuln/362566Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/vuln/362566/ctiPermissions Required, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-8269?

How severe is CVE-2026-8269?

CVE-2026-8269 has a CVSS score of 2.1/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-8269?

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Source: NVD / NIST