CVE-2026-33906: Ella Core is a 5G core designed for private networks

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-33906?

ella core: upgrade to 1.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-33906 being exploited?

CVE-2026-33906 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-2026-33906 affect?

CVE-2026-33906 affects ella core. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Ella Core is a 5G core designed for private networks. Prior to version 1.7.0, the NetworkManager role was granted backup and restore permission. The restore endpoint accepted any valid SQLite file without verifying its contents. A NetworkMa

Routine

HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2026-33906 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) 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. Prior to version 1.7.0, the NetworkManager role was granted backup and restore permission. The restore endpoint accepted any valid SQLite file without verifying its contents. A NetworkManager could replace the production database with a tampered copy to escalate to Admin, gaining access to user management, audit logs, debug endpoints, and operator identity configuration that the role was expli

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 67%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-269
Published	2026-03-27
Last modified	2026-10-26

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

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-27 21:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ellanetworks ella core UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.7.0

Fixed in: 1.7.0

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 1.7.0 (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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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-2026-33906?

ella core: upgrade to 1.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-33906 being exploited?

CVE-2026-33906 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-2026-33906 affect?

CVE-2026-33906 affects ella core. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Ella Core is a 5G core designed for private networks. Prior to version 1.7.0, the NetworkManager role was granted backup and restore permission. The restore endpoint accepted any valid SQLite file without verifying its contents. A NetworkMa

How urgent is CVE-2026-33906?

Priority 34/100. High severity

Software pages

SQLite vulnerabilities

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References

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