CVE-2025-69232: free5GC is an open-source project for 5th generation (5G) mobile core networks

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-69232?

go-upf: upgrade to newer than 1.2.6; smf: upgrade to newer than 1.4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-69232 being exploited?

CVE-2025-69232 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-69232 affect?

CVE-2025-69232 affects go-upf, smf. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). free5GC is an open-source project for 5th generation (5G) mobile core networks. free5GC go-upf versions up to and including 1.2.6, corresponding to free5gc smf up to and including 1.4.0, have an Improper Input Validation and Protocol Compli

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-69232?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-69232 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting go-upf, smf. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

free5GC is an open-source project for 5th generation (5G) mobile core networks. free5GC go-upf versions up to and including 1.2.6, corresponding to free5gc smf up to and including 1.4.0, have an Improper Input Validation and Protocol Compliance vulnerability leading to Denial of Service. Remote attackers can disrupt core network functionality by sending a malformed PFCP Association Setup Request. The UPF incorrectly accepts it, entering an incons

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2026-02-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: free5gc

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-02-23 22:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

free5gc go-upf UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.2.6

Fixed in: newer than 1.2.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy go-upf || rpm -q go-upf || go-upf --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.2.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade go-upf

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade go-upf

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

free5gc smf UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.4.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.4.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy smf || rpm -q smf || smf --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade smf

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade smf

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-69232?

go-upf: upgrade to newer than 1.2.6; smf: upgrade to newer than 1.4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-69232 being exploited?

CVE-2025-69232 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-69232 affect?

CVE-2025-69232 affects go-upf, smf. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). free5GC is an open-source project for 5th generation (5G) mobile core networks. free5GC go-upf versions up to and including 1.2.6, corresponding to free5gc smf up to and including 1.4.0, have an Improper Input Validation and Protocol Compli

How urgent is CVE-2025-69232?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2025-69247 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE free5GC go-upf is the User Plane Function (UPF) implementation for 5G networks that is part of the free5GC pro

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