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CVE-2026-44317

6.5 · MEDIUM

free5GC is an open-source implementation of the 5G core network.

Published May 27, 2026CWE-476EPSS 0.58%

Overview

CVE-2026-44317 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 27, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

free5GC is an open-source implementation of the 5G core network. Prior to 4.2.2, free5GC's PCF POST /npcf-policyauthorization/v1/app-sessions handler panics on a single authenticated request whose ascReqData.suppFeat == "1" (enabling traffic-routing feature negotiation) and whose medComponents entries supply an afAppId but NO AfRoutReq. The create path then calls provisioningOfTrafficRoutingInfo(smPolicy, appID, routeReq, ...) with routeReq == nil and dereferences routeReq.RouteToLocs (and other fields) without a nil check, causing runtime error: invalid memory address or nil pointer dereference. Gin recovery converts the panic into HTTP 500. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.2.2.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/free5gc/free5gc/issues/879GitHubgithub.com/free5gc/free5gc/security/advisories/GHSA-wwqh-7jm5-gj7wGitHubgithub.com/free5gc/pcf/commit/508d70b8527a6c8c923179dad450ea01e16b6aebGitHubgithub.com/free5gc/pcf/pull/65GitHubgithub.com/free5gc/free5gc/security/advisories/GHSA-wwqh-7jm5-gj7w

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-44317?

CVE-2026-44317 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 27, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-44317?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-44317?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-44317?

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