free5GC UDM incorrectly returns 500 for empty supi path parameter in PATCH sdm-subscriptions reques
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Attack requirements
- None
- Impact type
- Information disclosure
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · None · High
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA and GitHub. Impact type from CWE-209.
Summary
Free5GC is an open-source Linux Foundation project for 5th generation (5G) mobile core networks. In versions prior to 1.4.2, the UDM incorrectly converts a downstream 400 Bad Request (from UDR) into a 500 Internal Server Error when handling PATCH requests with an empty supi path parameter. Additionally, the UDM incorrectly translates the PATCH method to PUT when forwarding to UDR, indicating a deeper architectural issue. This leaks internal error handling behavior, making it difficult for clients to distinguish between client-side errors and server-side failures. The issue has been patched in version 1.4.2.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| free5gc | free5gc | before 1.4.2 | 1.4.2 | Patch available | CNA |
| — | github.com/free5gc/udm (Go) | before 1.4.2 | 1.4.2 | Patch available | GHSA-5rvc-5cwx-g5x8 |
- free5gc Vendorfree5gc Affected before 1.4.2 Fixed in 1.4.2 Patch available CNA
- github.com/free5gc/udm (Go) Vendor— Affected before 1.4.2 Fixed in 1.4.2 Patch available GHSA-5rvc-5cwx-g5x8
Remediation
- Fix · CNA free5gc (free5gc) Fixed in 1.4.2
- Fix · GHSA-5rvc-5cwx-g5x8 github.com/free5gc/udm (Go) Fixed in 1.4.2 Advisory →
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-33192
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-5rvc-5cwx-g5x8
References
More free5gc Udm vulnerabilities
- TI-2026-25506 free5GC UDM DataChangeNotification Procedure Panic Due to Nil Pointer Dereference CVSS 4.0HIGH 8.7
- TI-2026-25507 free5GC UDM incorrectly returns 500 for empty supi path parameter in DELETE sdm-subscriptions request CVSS 4.0MEDIUM 6.9
- TI-2026-25616 free5GC UDM vulnerable to null byte injection in URL path parameters causing 500 Internal Server Error CVSS 4.0HIGH 8.7
- TI-2026-22024 free5GC has Improper Input Validation in UDM UEAU Service CVSS 4.0MEDIUM 6.6
- TI-2025-42704 free5GC has Null Pointer Dereference in UDM, Leading to Service Panic CVSS 4.0MEDIUM 6.6
- TI-2025-42703 free5GC has Improper Input Validation in UDM, Leading to Information Exposure CVSS 4.0MEDIUM 6.6
Sources
- CVE-2026-33192 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-33192 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-5rvc-5cwx-g5x8 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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