CVE-2026-42082

free5GC: Missing Concurrent NAS SMC Validation During NGAP Handover

Published May 27, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 3.7 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
free5GC is an open-source implementation of the 5G core network. Prior to 4.2.2, the AMF in Free5GC does not enforce the concurrent security procedure rules defined in 3GPP TS 33.501 §6.9.5.1. The AMF does not check for ongoing N2 handover procedures before initiating a NAS Security Mode Command, and vice versa. This can lead to mismatches between NAS and AS security contexts in the network and the UE. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.2.2.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-vrrx-58h3-prmh Free5GC AMF has Missing Concurrent NAS SMC Validation During NGAP Handover
History
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CPEs cpe:2.3:a:free5gc:free5gc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Free5gc
Free5gc free5gc
Vendors & Products Free5gc
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Description free5GC is an open-source implementation of the 5G core network. Prior to 4.2.2, the AMF in Free5GC does not enforce the concurrent security procedure rules defined in 3GPP TS 33.501 §6.9.5.1. The AMF does not check for ongoing N2 handover procedures before initiating a NAS Security Mode Command, and vice versa. This can lead to mismatches between NAS and AS security contexts in the network and the UE. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.2.2.
Title free5GC: Missing Concurrent NAS SMC Validation During NGAP Handover
Weaknesses CWE-358
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 3.7, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
GitHub_M
Published
Updated
May 28, 2026, 2:47 PM
Reserved
Apr 23, 2026, 7:17 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
May 27, 2026, 5:16 PM
Modified
Oct 14, 2026, 8:10 PM