CVE-2025-5501

What it is

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Open5GS up to 2.7.3. Affected by this vulnerability is the function ngap_handle_path_switch_request_transfer of the file src/smf/ngap-handler.c of the component NGAP PathSwitchRequest Message Handler. The manipulation leads to reachable assertion. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The patch is named 2daa44adab762c47a8cef69cc984946973a845b3. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

0.8% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2025-06-03 14:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 09:48 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2025-06-03 14:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 09:48 UTC

Exploit probability

0.8% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-617

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• open5gs ≤ 2.7.3

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 6.9

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Attack requirements

None

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

Low