Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability in Open5GS AMF Component
CVE-2025-8801

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Open5GS

Status
Open5gs
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 August 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-8801?

A vulnerability in the Open5GS AMF component, specifically within the gmm_state_exception function, has been identified, potentially leading to a remote denial of service condition. This issue affects versions of Open5GS AMF up to 2.7.5, allowing an attacker to disrupt service. The vulnerability is publicly known and can be exploited. To mitigate this risk, users are advised to upgrade to version 2.7.6, which includes a patch addressing this issue. For more details and updates, refer to the official Open5GS release notes.

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-2025-8801 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.319329
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.319329
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.626118
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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

lixxxiang (VulDB User)
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CVE-2025-8801 : Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability in Open5GS AMF Component