CVE-2026-15194 Open5GS AMF context.c amf_context_final use after free

Medium 4.8 Published Updated

A local attacker can exploit a use-after-free flaw in Open5GS AMF to potentially execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-15194?

CVE-2026-15194 is a medium-severity use after free vulnerability in Open5GS, published on 9 Jul 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A security flaw has been discovered in Open5GS 2.7.7. This affects the function amf_context_final of the file src/amf/context.c of the component AMF. Performing a manipulation results in use after free. The attack is only possible with local access. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.

Weakness: CWE-416, CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-15194?

How do I fix CVE-2026-15194?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-15194 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is CVE-2026-15194 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-15194 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7vwm-q9fw-cfjw, GHSA-88pq-hpwv-2vjw.

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