Open5GS NGAP PathSwitchRequest Message ngap-handler.c improper authentication
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Attack requirements
- None
- Impact type
- Security bypass
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Low · Low · Low
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-287.
Summary
A vulnerability was identified in Open5GS up to 2.7.6. This impacts an unknown function of the file src/amf/ngap-handler.c of the component NGAP PathSwitchRequest Message Handler. The manipulation leads to improper authentication. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The identifier of the patch is a188e36b1741ffc2252133f59b1bda4f14d3cb5c. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- Poc
- Automatable
- Yes
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Open5GS | 2.7.0; 2.7.1; 2.7.2; 2.7.3; 2.7.4; 2.7.5; 2.7.6 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Open5GS Vendor— Affected 2.7.0; 2.7.1; 2.7.2; 2.7.3; 2.7.4; 2.7.5; 2.7.6 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-10157
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-89hg-mhjp-f99q
References
Sources
- CVE-2026-10157 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-10157 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-89hg-mhjp-f99q · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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