CVE-2026-42083

Published: Mag 27, 2026 Last Modified: Mag 27, 2026
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
HIGH 8,2
Attack Vector: network
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: none
User Interaction: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: low
Availability: none

Description

AI Translation Available

free5GC is an open-source implementation of the 5G core network. Prior to 4.2.2, PCF Npcf_SMPolicyControl missing authentication middleware allows unauthenticated access to SM policy handlers and disclosure of subscriber SUPI. In NewServer(), the smPolicyGroup route group is created and routes are applied without attaching the router authorization middleware. In contrast, other PCF service groups such as Npcf_PolicyAuthorization do attach RouterAuthorizationCheck before route registration. Because the middleware is missing, requests to the /npcf-smpolicycontrol/v1/sm-policies, /npcf-smpolicycontrol/v1/sm-policies/{smPolicyId}, /npcf-smpolicycontrol/v1/sm-policies/{smPolicyId}/update, and /npcf-smpolicycontrol/v1/sm-policies/{smPolicyId}/delete endpoints can reach business logic even when no valid OAuth token is provided. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.2.2.

862

Missing Authorization

Incomplete
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Confidentiality Integrity Access Control Availability
Potential Impacts:
Read Application Data Read Files Or Directories Modify Application Data Modify Files Or Directories Gain Privileges Or Assume Identity Bypass Protection Mechanism Dos: Crash, Exit, Or Restart Dos: Resource Consumption (Cpu) Dos: Resource Consumption (Memory) Dos: Resource Consumption (Other)
Applicable Platforms
Technologies: AI/ML, Web Server, Database Server, Not Technology-Specific
View CWE Details
https://github.com/free5gc/free5gc/issues/844
https://github.com/free5gc/free5gc/security/advisories/GHSA-6rgm-gr97-x3j5
https://github.com/free5gc/free5gc/issues/844
https://github.com/free5gc/free5gc/security/advisories/GHSA-6rgm-gr97-x3j5
https://github.com/free5gc/pcf/commit/8c4d457cdf58bb239ee30e88c56b370b22073964
https://github.com/free5gc/pcf/pull/63