How severe is CVE-2026-33282?

CVE-2026-33282 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high 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 high.

Is CVE-2026-33282 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-33282?

CVE-2026-33282 affects Ellanetworks Ella Core. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-33282?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-33282 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-33282 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-14645.

When was CVE-2026-33282 published?

CVE-2026-33282 was published on 2026-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-33282

CVE-2026-33282 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ellanetworks Ella Core with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-476.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-14645
Weakness: CWE-476
Affected product: Ellanetworks Ella Core
Published: 2026-03-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Ella Core is a 5G core designed for private networks. Versions prior to 1.6.0 panic when processing a malformed NGAP LocationReport message with `ue-presence-in-area-of-interest` event type and omitting the optional `UEPresenceInAreaOfInterestList` IE. An attacker able to send crafted NGAP messages to Ella Core can crash the process, causing service disruption for all connected subscribers. No authentication is required. Version 1.6.0 added IE presence verification to NGAP message handling.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-33282?: Ella Core is a 5G core designed for private networks. Versions prior to 1.6.0 panic when processing a malformed NGAP LocationReport message with `ue-presence-in-area-of-interest` event type and omitting the optional `UEPresenceInAreaOfInterestList` IE. An attacker able to send crafted NGAP messages to Ella Core can crash the process, causing service disruption for all connected subscribers. No authentication is required. Version 1.6.0 added IE presence verification to NGAP message handling.
How severe is CVE-2026-33282?: CVE-2026-33282 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high 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 high.
Is CVE-2026-33282 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-33282?: CVE-2026-33282 affects Ellanetworks Ella Core. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-33282?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-33282 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-33282 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-14645.
When was CVE-2026-33282 published?: CVE-2026-33282 was published on 2026-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/ellanetworks/core/security/advisories/GHSA-826q-wrq4-p23x

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ellanetworks:ella_core:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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