CVE-2025-59172

High

Description

Ericsson Packet Core Controller (PCC) versions prior to 1.38 contain an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements vulnerability allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code as root.

SeverityHigh
CVSS8.5
Exploit probability—
ProductPacket Core Controller (PCC)
PublishedJul 27, 2026
First seenJul 27, 2026

How to fix

Update
  • Ericsson Packet Core Controller (PCC)1.38 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
Ericsson Packet Core Controller (PCC)v < 1.381.38

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