How severe is CVE-2024-53828?

CVE-2024-53828 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-53828 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-53828?

CVE-2024-53828 affects Ericsson Packet Core Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-53828?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-53828 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-53828 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-55516.

When was CVE-2024-53828 published?

CVE-2024-53828 was published on 2026-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-53828

CVE-2024-53828 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ericsson Packet Core Controller with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-228.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-55516
Weakness: CWE-228
Affected product: Ericsson Packet Core Controller
Published: 2026-04-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Ericsson Packet Core Controller (PCC) versions prior to 1.38 contain a vulnerability where an attacker sending a large volume of specially crafted messages may cause service degradation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-53828?: Ericsson Packet Core Controller (PCC) versions prior to 1.38 contain a vulnerability where an attacker sending a large volume of specially crafted messages may cause service degradation.
How severe is CVE-2024-53828?: CVE-2024-53828 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-53828 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-53828?: CVE-2024-53828 affects Ericsson Packet Core Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-53828?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-53828 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-53828 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-55516.
When was CVE-2024-53828 published?: CVE-2024-53828 was published on 2026-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ericsson.com/en/about-us/security/psirt/CVE-2024-53828

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ericsson:packet_core_controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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