NULL pointer dereference in Free5gc
CVE-2026-44322
free5GC is an open-source implementation of the 5G core network. Prior to 4.2.2, free5GC's NEF PATCH /3gpp-pfd-management/v1/{afId}/transactions/{transId}/applications/{appId} handler panics with a nil-pointer dereference when the upstream…
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.
Affected products
- Free5gc — versions < 4.2.2
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Exploit, Vendor Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Exploit, x_refsource_MISC, Issue Tracking)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC, Issue Tracking)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-44322?
- CVE-2026-44322 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-2026-44322?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.