Description
Ella Core is a 5G core designed for private networks. Prior to 1.5.1, Ella Core panics when processing a PathSwitchRequest containing UE Security Capabilities with zero-length NR encryption or integrity protection algorithm bitstrings, resulting in a denial of service. An attacker able to send crafted NGAP messages to Ella Core can crash the process, causing service disruption for all connected subscribers. No authentication is required. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.5.1.
Scores
CVSS v3
6.5
EPSS
0.0006
EPSS Percentile
17.0%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
partial
Details
CWE
CWE-125
Status
published
Products (3)
ellanetworks/core
0 - 1.5.1Go
ellanetworks/core
< 1.5.1
ellanetworks/ella_core
< 1.5.1
Published
Mar 13, 2026
Tracked Since
Mar 14, 2026