CVE-2026-26741
PX4 Autopilot mode switch flaw may cause flyaway when ARMED during Auto->Manual.
Is CVE-2026-26741 being exploited?
Not confirmed. CVE-2026-26741 does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which records only exploitation that has been observed and reported publicly. That is evidence of absence of a report, not evidence the flaw is unattacked. EPSS currently estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How severe is CVE-2026-26741?
CVE-2026-26741 is rated High with a CVSS score of 8.1. Severity describes how bad exploitation would be, not how likely it is: pair it with exploitation evidence before deciding what to patch first.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-26741?
Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2026-26741. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.
What does CVE-2026-26741 affect?
CVE-2026-26741 affects PX4 Autopilot 1.12.x-1.15.x, Drone flight control firmware (PX4). Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.
What should I do about CVE-2026-26741?
Patch when available; validate mode-switch safety.
Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.
Throttle safety check missing during Auto->Manual switch when ARMED; could cause loss of control and flyaway.
Patch when possible