NULL pointer dereference in Free5gc

CVE-2026-44316

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…

EPSS: 0.001 (18.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

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Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-44316?
CVE-2026-44316 is a high-severity vulnerability in Free5gc, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2026-05-27.
How severe is CVE-2026-44316?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.