Reachable Assertion Vulnerability in Open5GS by Open5GS
CVE-2025-5501

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Open5GS

Status
Open5gs
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 June 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-5501?

A vulnerability has been identified in Open5GS affecting versions up to 2.7.3, specifically within the NGAP PathSwitchRequest Message Handler. This issue arises in the ngap_handle_path_switch_request_transfer function, leading to a reachable assertion that can be exploited remotely. The vulnerability has been made publicly known, making it critical for users to apply the recommended patch, identified by the commit hash 2daa44adab762c47a8cef69cc984946973a845b3, to ensure system integrity and security.

Affected Version(s)

Open5GS 2.7.0

Open5GS 2.7.1

Open5GS 2.7.2

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-5501 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.310915
vdb-entrytechnical-description
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.310915
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.582265
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
6.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

SQ0409 (VulDB User)
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CVE-2025-5501 : Reachable Assertion Vulnerability in Open5GS by Open5GS