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.
References (1)
Core 1
Scores
CVSS v3
8.1
EPSS
0.0005
EPSS Percentile
16.1%
Attack Vector
ADJACENT_NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
poc
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
partial
Details
CWE
CWE-862
Status
published
Products (1)
dronecode/px4_drone_autopilot
1.12.0 - 1.16.0
Published
Mar 10, 2026
Tracked Since
Mar 11, 2026