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CVE-2026-86097

6.5 · MEDIUM

PX4 Autopilot through 1.17.0 contains a null pointer dereference vulnerability in param_set_default_file() and param_set_backup_file() functions that allows attackers to crash the autopilot process.

Published Sep 4, 2026CWE-476EPSS 0.40%

Overview

CVE-2026-86097 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 4, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

PX4 Autopilot through 1.17.0 contains a null pointer dereference vulnerability in param_set_default_file() and param_set_backup_file() functions that allows attackers to crash the autopilot process. Attackers can invoke 'param select' or 'param select-backup' commands with no path argument from any PX4 shell to trigger the crash.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/PX4/PX4-AutopilotGitHubgithub.com/PX4/PX4-Autopilot/blob/v1.17.0/src/lib/parameters/parameters.cppGitHubgithub.com/PX4/PX4-Autopilot/commit/02eabc08c9b8cb1de525070cacb7ea0c495136f6GitHubgithub.com/PX4/PX4-Autopilot/pull/28475Refwww.vulncheck.com/advisories/px4-autopilot-through-1.17.0-null-pointer-dereference-via-param-selectGitHubgithub.com/PX4/PX4-Autopilot/pull/28475

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-86097?

CVE-2026-86097 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 4, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-86097?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-86097?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-86097?

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