CVE-2026-8268
CWE-404Published: May 11, 2026· Updated: May 12, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability has been found in Open5GS up to 2.7.7. This issue affects the function OpenAPI_list_create of the component SMF. Such manipulation leads to denial of service. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the 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-2026-8268 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-2026-8268 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts