What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-2525?

CVE-2026-2525 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Free5gc are affected by CVE-2026-2525?

Organizations using Free5GC should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2026-2525 rated CVSS 5.3. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2026-2525?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2026-2525. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-2525?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems running Free5GC and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Free5gc CVE-2026-2525

MEDIUM

Improper Resource Shutdown or Release (CWE-404)

2026-02-16 cna@vuldb.com

Denial Of Service Free5gc

5.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.3 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Feb 19, 2026 - 19:48 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Feb 16, 2026 - 02:16 nvd

MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionCVE.org

A vulnerability has been found in Free5GC up to 4.1.0. This affects an unknown function of the component PFCP UDP Endpoint. Such manipulation leads to denial of service. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

AnalysisAI

Free5GC versions up to 4.1.0 are vulnerable to denial of service attacks targeting the PFCP UDP Endpoint component, which can be exploited remotely without authentication. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available, leaving affected deployments at risk of service disruption.

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-404 (Improper Resource Shutdown or Release). Affects Free5Gc. A vulnerability has been found in Free5GC up to 4.1.0. This affects an unknown function of the component PFCP UDP Endpoint. Such manipulation leads to denial of service. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.