8.1

CVE-2026-26741: dronecode px4_drone_autopilot Missing Authorization

CVSS: 8.1v3.1HighAnalyzed
Published 10-03-2026Last modified 11-03-2026
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Vulnerability summary

CVE-2026-26741 is a high (CVSS 8.1) Missing Authorization vulnerability in dronecode px4_drone_autopilot. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 21.5% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Overall risk
42/100
0100
Medium · default modelHow is this calculated?
CVSS score
8.1/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)
EPSS score
0.30%
0%100%
Low · +0.04 pp in 30 days
KEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1github

Timeline

  1. 10-03-2026
    PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
  2. 11-03-2026
    Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

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

CVSS metrics

2 scores · 2 sources · 1 version

EPSS trend

Probability

0.30%

Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days

Percentile

22%

Versus all other CVEs

30-day change

+0.04 pp

From 0.26% on 19-09-2026

19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score
0.30%

Known exploited

Compare KEV catalogs

Not in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.

Public exploits

1 found
  • githubUnverified

    Px4 Autopilot

    Maturity: poc

Weaknesses

CWE · root cause

Affected systems

Dronecode1 product

1 vendor · 1 product

References

1 links