How serious is CVE-2026-2524?

This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10, classified as MEDIUM severity. Proof-of-concept exploit code is publicly available, making this an active threat.

Is there exploit code available for CVE-2026-2524?

Yes, proof-of-concept exploit code for CVE-2026-2524 is publicly available on GitHub and security research platforms. This increases the risk of active exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-2524?

CVE-2026-2524 affects open5gs open5gs. Check the full CVE details for specific version information.

How do I fix CVE-2026-2524?

To remediate CVE-2026-2524, check for security patches from open5gs. Apply all available updates and security patches. If no patch is available, implement recommended workarounds or security controls to mitigate the risk.

CVE-2026-2524

Medium

|5.5

Exploit Available

Plain English Summary

AI-powered analysis for quick understanding

An attacker can remotely trigger a denial of service in Open5GS version 2.7.6, causing the system to become unresponsive. This vulnerability can be exploited without needing any special access or credentials.

Technical Description

A flaw has been found in Open5GS 2.7.6. The impacted element is the function mme_s11_handle_create_session_response of the component MME. This manipulation causes denial of service. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

CVSS Vector Analysis

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges RequiredNone

User InteractionNone

Confidentiality ImpactHigh

Integrity ImpactHigh

Availability ImpactHigh

ScopeChanged

Vector String

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/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

Exploit Resources

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Official References

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Est. Bounty

$759($500-$1K)

Vendor Response

Grade APatched in 2 days

Quick Information

Published

Feb 16, 2026

about 2 months ago

Last Modified

Feb 18, 2026

about 2 months ago

Vendor

open5gs

Product

open5gs

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