CVE-2026-44316: free5GC is an open-source implementation of the 5G core network

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-44316?

free5gc: upgrade to 4.2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-44316 being exploited?

CVE-2026-44316 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-2026-44316 affect?

CVE-2026-44316 affects free5gc. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). free5GC is an open-source implementation of the 5G core network. Prior to 4.2.2, free5GC's PCF POST /npcf-smpolicycontrol/v1/sm-policies handler (HandleCreateSmPolicyRequest) panics with a nil-pointer dereference when a downstream OpenAPI c

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-44316?

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

This week

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-44316 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. Prior to 4.2.2, free5GC's PCF POST /npcf-smpolicycontrol/v1/sm-policies handler (HandleCreateSmPolicyRequest) panics with a nil-pointer dereference when a downstream OpenAPI consumer call (UDR lookup) returns 404 Not Found and the consumer wrapper returns err != nil together with a nil response struct. The handler logs the OpenAPI error and continues executing instead of returning,

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 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-476, CWE-754
Published	2026-05-27
Last modified	2026-10-14

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

Last updated 2026-10-14 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-27 17:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-14 20:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

free5gc free5gc UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.2.2

Fixed in: 4.2.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy free5gc || rpm -q free5gc || free5gc --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.2.2 (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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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-2026-44316?

free5gc: upgrade to 4.2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-44316 being exploited?

CVE-2026-44316 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-2026-44316 affect?

CVE-2026-44316 affects free5gc. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). free5GC is an open-source implementation of the 5G core network. Prior to 4.2.2, free5GC's PCF POST /npcf-smpolicycontrol/v1/sm-policies handler (HandleCreateSmPolicyRequest) panics with a nil-pointer dereference when a downstream OpenAPI c

How urgent is CVE-2026-44316?

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

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References

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