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CVE-2026-30068 free5gc CVE debrief

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-27T17:17:51.857Z and has not been modified since then. The HandleUpdate function in free5gc v4.0.1 contains an improper input validation vulnerability, which could allow attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via crafted input. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.5 and is classified as HIGH severity. Security teams and administrators responsible for free5gc v4.0.1 deployments should review and validate input data to prevent potential Denial of Service (DoS) attacks. They should also monitor and track changes to the free5gc v4.0.1 codebase for potential security patches and implement robust input validation and sanitization in the HandleUpdate function. Evidence from official CVE Program record and NIST NVD detail page indicates improper input validation in free5gc v4.0.1 HandleUpdate function, potentially leading to Denial of Service (DoS). Limited source detail suggests verifying input validation and monitoring for potential security patches. Defensive verification tasks are recommended to confirm affected scope and severity.

Vendor
free5gc
Product
free5gc
CVSS
HIGH 7.5
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-08-27
Original CVE updated
2026-08-31
Advisory published
2026-08-27
Advisory updated
2026-08-31

Who should care

Security teams and administrators responsible for free5gc v4.0.1 deployments should review and validate input data to prevent potential Denial of Service (DoS) attacks. They should also monitor and track changes to the free5gc v4.0.1 codebase for potential security patches and implement robust input validation and sanitization in the HandleUpdate function.

Technical summary

The HandleUpdate function in free5gc v4.0.1 contains an improper input validation vulnerability, which could allow attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via crafted input. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.5 and is classified as HIGH severity. Affected product deployments should review and validate input data to prevent potential attacks.

Defensive priority

High-priority defensive review recommended due to potential Denial of Service (DoS) impact.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Review and validate input data to prevent potential Denial of Service (DoS) attacks
  • Implement robust input validation and sanitization in the HandleUpdate function
  • Monitor and track changes to the free5gc v4.0.1 codebase for potential security patches

Evidence notes

Evidence from official CVE Program record and NIST NVD detail page indicates improper input validation in free5gc v4.0.1 HandleUpdate function, potentially leading to Denial of Service (DoS). Limited source detail suggests verifying input validation and monitoring for potential security patches. Defensive verification tasks are recommended to confirm affected scope and severity.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-30068 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-30068

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-30068 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-30068

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.