CVE-2026-8225 Open5GS delete Endpoint sm-sm.c pcf_npcf_smpolicycontrol_handle_delete denial of service
Remote attackers can cause a denial of service in Open5GS PCF component via the delete endpoint, requiring attention from 5G network operators.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-8225?
CVE-2026-8225 is a medium-severity denial of service vulnerability in Open5gs Open5gs, published on 10 May 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability was identified in Open5GS up to 2.7.7. This affects the function pcf_npcf_smpolicycontrol_handle_delete of the file src/pcf/sm-sm.c of the component delete Endpoint. The manipulation leads to denial of service. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
Weakness: CWE-404
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-8225?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Open5gs Open5gs.
How do I fix CVE-2026-8225?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-8225 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.
Is CVE-2026-8225 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-8225 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Open5gs Open5gs
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9v4p-7hgj-vmrq.