CVE-2026-42083

8.2 HIGH
Published: May 27, 2026 Modified: May 28, 2026
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Description

free5GC is an open-source implementation of the 5G core network. Prior to 4.2.2, PCF Npcf_SMPolicyControl missing authentication middleware allows unauthenticated access to SM policy handlers and disclosure of subscriber SUPI. In NewServer(), the smPolicyGroup route group is created and routes are applied without attaching the router authorization middleware. In contrast, other PCF service groups such as Npcf_PolicyAuthorization do attach RouterAuthorizationCheck before route registration. Because the middleware is missing, requests to the /npcf-smpolicycontrol/v1/sm-policies, /npcf-smpolicycontrol/v1/sm-policies/{smPolicyId}, /npcf-smpolicycontrol/v1/sm-policies/{smPolicyId}/update, and /npcf-smpolicycontrol/v1/sm-policies/{smPolicyId}/delete endpoints can reach business logic even when no valid OAuth token is provided. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.2.2.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/free5gc/free5gc/issues/844
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Exploit Issue Tracking
https://github.com/free5gc/free5gc/security/advisories/GHSA-6rgm-gr97-x3j5
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/free5gc/pcf/pull/63
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Issue Tracking Patch
https://github.com/free5gc/free5gc/issues/844
Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Exploit Issue Tracking
https://github.com/free5gc/free5gc/security/advisories/GHSA-6rgm-gr97-x3j5
Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
8.2 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.3%
22th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

free5gc