CVE-2026-5360 | Free5GC 4.2.0 aper type confusion (Issue 831)
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A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic , was found in Free5GC 4.2.0 . The affected element is an unknown function of the component aper . Such manipulation leads to type confusion. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-5360 . The attack may be launched remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is best practice to apply a patch to resolve this issue.
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VDB-354735 · CVE-2026-5360 · ISSUE 831
FREE5GC 4.2.0 APER TYPE CONFUSION
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CVSS Meta Temp Score Current Exploit Price (≈) CTI Interest Score
3.4 $0-$5k 2.93+
Summaryinfo
A vulnerability has been found in Free5GC 4.2.0 and classified as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component aper. Performing a manipulation results in type confusion. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-5360. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.
Detailsinfo
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Free5GC 4.2.0. This affects an unknown part of the component aper. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a type confusion vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-843. The product allocates or initializes a resource such as a pointer, object, or variable using one type, but it later accesses that resource using a type that is incompatible with the original type. This is going to have an impact on availability.
It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-5360. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.
The exploit is shared for download at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.
Applying the patch 26205eb01705754b7b902ad6c4b613c96c881e29 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com.
Productinfo
Name
Free5GC
Version
4.2.0
License
open-source
Website
Product: https://github.com/free5gc/free5gc/
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.4
VulDB Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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Exploitinginfo
Class: Type confusion
CWE: CWE-843
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
Availability: 🔒
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo
Recommended: Patch
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Patch: 26205eb01705754b7b902ad6c4b613c96c881e29
Timelineinfo
04/01/2026 Advisory disclosed
04/01/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/01/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update
Sourcesinfo
Product: github.com
Advisory: 831
Status: Confirmed
Confirmation: 🔒
CVE: CVE-2026-5360 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-5360
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-354735
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
Entryinfo
Created: 04/01/2026 19:21
Changes: 04/01/2026 19:21 (58)
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Submitter: shovon0203
Cache ID: 99:FB7:101
Submitinfo
Accepted
Submit #781573: Linux Foundation free5GC 4.2.0 Type Confusion (by shovon0203)
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