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CVE-2026-26742

8.1
High
EPSS 0.27%Patch availableMar 12, 2026

PX4 Autopilot 1.12.x-1.15.x: re-arm bypasses pre-flight checks.

common questions

Is CVE-2026-26742 being exploited?

Not confirmed. CVE-2026-26742 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 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How severe is CVE-2026-26742?

CVE-2026-26742 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-2026-26742?

Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2026-26742. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.

What does CVE-2026-26742 affect?

CVE-2026-26742 affects PX4 Autopilot 1.12.x-1.15.x. Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.

What should I do about CVE-2026-26742?

Upgrade firmware when patched; verify/restrict re-arm workflow.

Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.

executive summary
technical analysis
affected
PX4 Autopilot 1.12.x-1.15.x
impact

Bypass pre-flight checks on re-arm within 5s of auto-landing, enabling a high-thrust takeoff and loss of control.

action required

Patch when possible

how to fix
Remediation steps are tailored for users whose stack is affected. Add this technology to your stack to see the fix checklist.
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