CVE-2026-26741
Logic Flaw in PX4 Autopilot Mode Switch Causes Drone Flyaway
Publication date: 2026-03-10
Last updated on: 2026-03-12
Assigner: MITRE
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
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| dronecode | px4_drone_autopilot | From 1.12.0 (inc) to 1.16.0 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-862 | The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in PX4 Autopilot versions 1.12.x through 1.15.x and involves a logic flaw in the mode switching mechanism. Specifically, when switching from Auto mode to Manual mode while the drone is in the "ARMED" state (which occurs after landing and before the automatic disarm triggered by the COM_DISARM_LAND parameter), the system does not perform a throttle threshold safety check for the physical throttle stick.
Because of this missing safety check, the drone can lose control and experience a rapid uncontrolled ascent, also known as a flyaway, which can lead to property damage.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can cause the drone to lose control during mode switching from Auto to Manual while armed. The lack of a throttle safety check can result in a rapid uncontrolled ascent (flyaway), which poses a risk of physical harm or property damage.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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