What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-37022?

CVE-2023-37022 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Which versions of Open5gs are affected by CVE-2023-37022?

CVE-2023-37022 presents notable security risk, a resource exhaustion vulnerability rated CVSS 7.5.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-37022?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-37022. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.3%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2023-37022?

Within 30 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Open5gs CVE-2023-37022

HIGH

Uncontrolled Resource Consumption (CWE-400)

2025-01-22 cve@mitre.org

Denial Of Service Open5gs

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:05 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Apr 22, 2025 - 17:13 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Jan 22, 2025 - 15:15 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

Open5GS MME versions <= 2.6.4 contain a reachable assertion in the UE Context Release Request packet handler. A packet containing an invalid MME_UE_S1AP_ID field causes Open5gs to crash; an attacker may repeatedly send such packets to cause denial of service.

AnalysisAI

Open5GS MME versions <= 2.6.4 contain a reachable assertion in the UE Context Release Request packet handler. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Uncontrolled Resource Consumption (CWE-400), which allows attackers to cause denial of service by exhausting system resources. Open5GS MME versions <= 2.6.4 contain a reachable assertion in the UE Context Release Request packet handler. A packet containing an invalid MME_UE_S1AP_ID field causes Open5gs to crash; an attacker may repeatedly send such packets to cause denial of service. Affected products include: Open5Gs.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement rate limiting, set resource quotas, validate input sizes, use timeouts.