CVE-2026-26741

HIGH

8.1

Description

PX4 Autopilot versions 1.12.x through 1.15.x contain a logic flaw in the mode switching mechanism. When switching from Auto mode to Manual mode while the drone is in the "ARMED" state (after landing and before the automatic disarm triggered by the COM_DISARM_LAND parameter), the system lacks a throttle threshold safety check for the physical throttle stick. This flaw can directly cause the drone to lose control, experience rapid uncontrolled ascent (flyaway), and result in property damage

CVE Details

CVSS v3.1 Score8.1

SeverityHIGH

CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Attack VectorADJACENT_NETWORK

ComplexityLOW

Privileges RequiredNONE

User InteractionNONE

Published3/10/2026

Last Modified3/12/2026

Sourcenvd

Honeypot Sightings0

Affected Products

dronecode:px4_drone_autopilot

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

https://github.com/npuwyw/PX4-Autopilot/blob/audit-v1.12.3-mode-transition-logic-flaw/PX4_Autopilot_Mode_Switching_Logic_Vulnerability.md(cve@mitre.org)

IOC Correlations

No correlations recorded

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