CVE-2026-86097
CVE-2026-86097
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.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Weakness classification (CWE)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-86097?
- CVE-2026-86097 is a medium-severity vulnerability, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2026-09-04.
- How severe is CVE-2026-86097?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.