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CVE-2026-40248: free5GC is an open-source implementation of the 5G core network

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-40248 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting free5gc. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

free5GC is an open-source implementation of the 5G core network. In versions 4.2.1 and below of the UDR service, the handler for creating or updating Traffic Influence Subscriptions checks whether the influenceId path segment equals subs-to-notify, but does not return after sending the HTTP 404 response when validation fails. Execution continues and the subscription is created or overwritten regardless. An unauthenticated attacker with access to

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 score7.5 (High)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.4% (top 63%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-285, CWE-636
Published2026-04-16
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: free5gc

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

free5gc free5gc UPGRADE
Affected: <= 4.2.1
Fixed in: newer than 4.2.1
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy free5gc || rpm -q free5gc || free5gc --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade free5gc
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade free5gc
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-2026-40248?

free5gc: upgrade to newer than 4.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-40248 being exploited?

CVE-2026-40248 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-2026-40248 affect?

CVE-2026-40248 affects free5gc. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). free5GC is an open-source implementation of the 5G core network. In versions 4.2.1 and below of the UDR service, the handler for creating or updating Traffic Influence Subscriptions checks whether the influenceId path segment equals subs-to

How urgent is CVE-2026-40248?

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

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