PatchTheCVECVE-2026-32713: PX4 autopilot is a flight control solution for drones
CVE-2026-32713 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting px4 drone autopilot. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
PX4 autopilot is a flight control solution for drones. Prior to 1.17.0-rc2, A logic error in the PX4 Autopilot MAVLink FTP session validation uses incorrect boolean logic (&& instead of ||), allowing BurstReadFile and WriteFile operations to proceed with invalid sessions or closed file descriptors. This enables an unauthenticated attacker to put the FTP subsystem into an inconsistent state, trigger operations on invalid file descriptors, and bypa
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Adjacent network |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 65%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-670 |
| Published | 2026-03-16 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-32713?
px4 drone autopilot: upgrade to 1.17.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-32713 being exploited?
CVE-2026-32713 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-32713 affect?
CVE-2026-32713 affects px4 drone autopilot. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). PX4 autopilot is a flight control solution for drones. Prior to 1.17.0-rc2, A logic error in the PX4 Autopilot MAVLink FTP session validation uses incorrect boolean logic (&& instead of ||), allowing BurstReadFile and WriteFile operations t
How urgent is CVE-2026-32713?
Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference
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