CVE-2026-26742

PX4 Autopilot Re‑arm Grace Period Logic Bypass Enabling Immediate Takeoff and Loss of Control

Published Mar 10, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8.1 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
PX4 Autopilot versions 1.12.x through 1.15.x contain a protection mechanism failure in the "Re-arm Grace Period" logic. The system incorrectly applies the in-air emergency re-arm logic to ground scenarios. If a pilot switches to Manual mode and re-arms within 5 seconds (default configuration) of an automatic landing, the system bypasses all pre-flight safety checks, including the throttle threshold check. This allows for an immediate high-thrust takeoff if the throttle stick is raised, leading to loss of control.

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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Title PX4 Autopilot Re‑arm Grace Period Logic Bypass Enabling Immediate Takeoff and Loss of Control
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CPEs cpe:2.3:a:dronecode:px4_drone_autopilot:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Weaknesses CWE-862
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H'}

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First Time appeared Dronecode
Dronecode px4 Drone Autopilot
Vendors & Products Dronecode
Dronecode px4 Drone Autopilot
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Description PX4 Autopilot versions 1.12.x through 1.15.x contain a protection mechanism failure in the "Re-arm Grace Period" logic. The system incorrectly applies the in-air emergency re-arm logic to ground scenarios. If a pilot switches to Manual mode and re-arms within 5 seconds (default configuration) of an automatic landing, the system bypasses all pre-flight safety checks, including the throttle threshold check. This allows for an immediate high-thrust takeoff if the throttle stick is raised, leading to loss of control.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Mar 11, 2026, 2:51 PM
Reserved
Feb 16, 2026, 12:00 AM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Mar 10, 2026, 7:17 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 10:26 AM