CVE-2026-30080: OpenAirInterface v2.2.0 accepts Security Mode Complete without any integrity protection

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2026-30080 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting oai-cn5g-amf. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

OpenAirInterface v2.2.0 accepts Security Mode Complete without any integrity protection. Configuration has supported integrity NIA1 and NIA2. But if an UE sends initial registration request with only security capability IA0, OpenAirInterface accepts and proceeds. This downgrade security context can lead to the possibility of replay attack.

Why this priority

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

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 83%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-294
Published	2026-04-08
Last modified	2026-07-25

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: openairinterface

Last updated 2026-07-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-08 17:21 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-25 10:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openairinterface oai-cn5g-amf DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy oai-cn5g-amf || rpm -q oai-cn5g-amf || oai-cn5g-amf --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison oai-cn5g-amf sudo apt install oai-cn5g-amf=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.0> sudo apt-mark hold oai-cn5g-amf

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list oai-cn5g-amf sudo dnf downgrade oai-cn5g-amf-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add oai-cn5g-amf

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-30080?

oai-cn5g-amf: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-30080 being exploited?

CVE-2026-30080 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-2026-30080 affect?

CVE-2026-30080 affects oai-cn5g-amf. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). OpenAirInterface v2.2.0 accepts Security Mode Complete without any integrity protection. Configuration has supported integrity NIA1 and NIA2. But if an UE sends initial registration request with only security capability IA0, OpenAirInterfac

How urgent is CVE-2026-30080?

Priority 40/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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