CVE-2026-44318 Details
Description
free5GC is an open-source implementation of the 5G core network. Prior to 4.2.2, free5GC's BSF PUT /nbsf-management/v1/subscriptions/{subId} handler has an unsynchronized write on the global Subscriptions map. The handler first reads the map under RLock() via BSFContext.GetSubscription(subId), but if the subscription does not exist, ReplaceIndividualSubcription() writes back to the same map directly without taking the mutex (bsfContext.BsfSelf.Subscriptions[subId] = subscription). Under concurrent authenticated PUT load, one goroutine can read while another writes the map, which causes the Go runtime to abort the process with fatal error: concurrent map read and map write (Go runtime panics that come from concurrent map access bypass recover() and terminate the process). The BSF container exits with code 2 -- the entire BSF SBI surface goes down until restart. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.2.2.
A vulnerability exists in free5GC's BSF component in versions through 4.2.1, specifically within the PUT /nbsf-management/v1/subscriptions/{subId} handler. The issue arises from an unsynchronized write operation on the global Subscriptions map. The handler initially reads the map with a read lock, but if the subscription is not found, it writes directly to the map without acquiring a write lock. This flaw allows concurrent requests to cause a runtime panic, terminating the BSF process and disrupting the service until it is manually restarted. The vulnerability can be exploited by sending high-concurrency PUT requests with fresh subscription IDs, using a valid nbsf-management OAuth2 token.
Users can upgrade to free5GC version 4.2.2, where this vulnerability has been fixed.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed May 27, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/free5gc/free5gc/issues/926 | CISA-ADP | ExploitIssue Tracking |
| https://github.com/free5gc/free5gc/security/advisories/GHSA-27ph-8q4f-h7m7 | CISA-ADP | ExploitVendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/free5gc/bsf/commit/277908565fd628d974a13ef562b81a8b7b519ffa | [email protected] | Patch |
| https://github.com/free5gc/bsf/pull/7 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingPatch |
| https://github.com/free5gc/free5gc/issues/926 | [email protected] | ExploitIssue Tracking |
| https://github.com/free5gc/free5gc/security/advisories/GHSA-27ph-8q4f-h7m7 | [email protected] | ExploitVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-362 | Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') | [email protected] |
| CWE-820 | Missing Synchronization | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| free5gc free5gc | < 4.2.2 |
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 28, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 27, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 27, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |