CVE-2026-33282: Ella Core is a 5G core designed for private networks

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-33282?

ella core: upgrade to 1.6.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-33282 being exploited?

CVE-2026-33282 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-2026-33282 affect?

CVE-2026-33282 affects ella core. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Ella Core is a 5G core designed for private networks. Versions prior to 1.6.0 panic when processing a malformed NGAP LocationReport message with `ue-presence-in-area-of-interest` event type and omitting the optional `UEPresenceInAreaOfInte

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-33282?

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

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-33282 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting ella core. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Ella Core is a 5G core designed for private networks. Versions prior to 1.6.0 panic when processing a malformed NGAP LocationReport message with `ue-presence-in-area-of-interest` event type and omitting the optional `UEPresenceInAreaOfInterestList` IE. An attacker able to send crafted NGAP messages to Ella Core can crash the process, causing service disruption for all connected subscribers. No authentication is required. Version 1.6.0 added IE p

Why this priority

High severity
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-476
Published	2026-03-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-24 00:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ellanetworks ella core UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.6.0

Fixed in: 1.6.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ella-core || rpm -q ella-core || ella-core --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.6.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ella-core

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ella-core

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-2026-33282?

ella core: upgrade to 1.6.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-33282 being exploited?

CVE-2026-33282 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-2026-33282 affect?

CVE-2026-33282 affects ella core. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Ella Core is a 5G core designed for private networks. Versions prior to 1.6.0 panic when processing a malformed NGAP LocationReport message with `ue-presence-in-area-of-interest` event type and omitting the optional `UEPresenceInAreaOfInte

How urgent is CVE-2026-33282?

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

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References

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