Missing Authorization Affecting PX4/PX4-Autopilot package, versions [1.12.0,1.16.0)
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- published15 Mar 2026
- disclosed10 Mar 2026
- creditUnknown
Introduced: 10 Mar 2026
CVE-2026-26742 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade PX4/PX4-Autopilot to version 1.16.0 or higher.
Overview
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Missing Authorization due to the incorrect application of the "Re-arm Grace Period" logic in the Commander::handle_command() function. An attacker within radio range can bypass all pre-flight safety checks, including the throttle threshold check, by switching to Manual mode and re-arming within 5 seconds of an automatic landing, which can result in immediate high-thrust takeoff and potential loss of control.