CVE-2026-7779
Published: 04 May 2026
Summary
CVE-2026-7779 is a low-severity Improper Resource Shutdown or Release (CWE-404) vulnerability. Its CVSS base score is 2.1 (Low).
Operationally, exploitation aligns with the MITRE ATT&CK technique Exploit Public-Facing Application (T1190); ranked at the 30.9th percentile by exploit likelihood (below the median); it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2026-27143
Vulnerability details
A security flaw has been discovered in Open5GS up to 2.7.7. Affected is the function udm_nudr_dr_handle_subscription_authentication of the file /src/udm/nudr-handler.c of the component authentication-subscription Endpoint. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible.…
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The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
- CWE(s)
Related Threats
MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise TechniquesAI
Why these techniques?
Remote DoS via public-facing auth endpoint maps directly to exploitation of exposed app and application-layer DoS via resource mishandling.
Affected Assets
Mitigating Controls
Likely Mitigating Controls AI
Per-CVE control mapping for this CVE has not run yet; the list below is derived from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry.
Contingency plan updates incorporate proper resource shutdown and release steps, preventing attackers from leveraging incomplete cleanup during recovery scenarios.
Mandates explicit shutdown of the network connection at session conclusion, directly addressing improper resource release.
Requires proper shutdown/release procedures that include overwriting or isolating data to block unintended transfer via reused system objects.
Procedures can mandate orderly shutdown or release of resources when failures occur, preventing improper resource handling after a fault.