CVE-2026-26741
Received Received - Intake
Logic Flaw in PX4 Autopilot Mode Switch Causes Drone Flyaway

Publication date: 2026-03-10

Last updated on: 2026-03-12

Assigner: MITRE

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
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Published
2026-03-10
Last Modified
2026-03-12
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-10
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-26741
EUVD
EUVD-2026-10752
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Vendor Product Version / Range
dronecode px4_drone_autopilot From 1.12.0 (inc) to 1.16.0 (exc)
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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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Executive Summary

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.

Impact Analysis

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.

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