CVE-2026-8266
CWE-404Published: May 11, 2026· Updated: May 12, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability was detected in Open5GS up to 2.7.7. This affects the function gsm_build_pdu_session_establishment_accept of the file /src/smf/gsm-build.c of the component SMF. The manipulation results in denial of service. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-8266 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-8266 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts