CVE-2025-8802
CVE-2025-8802 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Open5gs 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-404.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- CVSS v4: 5.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-24082
- Weakness: CWE-404
- Affected product: Open5gs
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability was determined in Open5GS up to 2.7.5. This vulnerability affects the function smf_state_operational of the file src/smf/smf-sm.c of the component SMF. The manipulation of the argument stream leads to denial of service. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version v2.7.6 is able to address this issue. The patch is identified as f168f7586a4fa536cee95ae60ac437d997f15b97. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-8802?
- A vulnerability was determined in Open5GS up to 2.7.5. This vulnerability affects the function smf_state_operational of the file src/smf/smf-sm.c of the component SMF. The manipulation of the argument stream leads to denial of service. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version v2.7.6 is able to address this issue. The patch is identified as f168f7586a4fa536cee95ae60ac437d997f15b97. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
- How severe is CVE-2025-8802?
- CVE-2025-8802 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2025-8802 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-8802?
- CVE-2025-8802 affects Open5gs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-8802?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-8802 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-8802 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-24082.
- When was CVE-2025-8802 published?
- CVE-2025-8802 was published on 2025-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/ZHENGHAOHELLO/BugReport/blob/main/CVE-2025-8802
- https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/commit/f168f7586a4fa536cee95ae60ac437d997f15b97
- https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/issues/3978
- https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/releases/tag/v2.7.6
- https://github.com/user-attachments/files/21104269/5G_SMF.AMF_crash.zip
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.319330
- https://vuldb.com/?id.319330
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.626122
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:open5gs:open5gs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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