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CVE-2024-30799: PX4-Autopilot · Classic Buffer Overflow

Affects PX4-AutopilotSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 4.4 Medium.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 11:42 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
4.4Medium
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 17% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 22 Apr 2024

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
GitHubpx4/PX4-Autopilotpkg:github/px4/PX4-AutopilotOther threatsAffected
  • <=1.14
Fixed in–

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AI-suggested

To mitigate CVE-2024-30799, organizations should first restrict local access to PX4 Autopilot systems by enforcing strict network segmentation and physical security controls to prevent unauthorized connections. Disable or limit the use of the Breach Return Point function if feasible until a patch is available. Monitor PX4 project repositories and security advisories closely for official patches or updates and apply them promptly once released. Implement runtime protections such as memory safety tools or sandboxing where possible to reduce the impact of buffer overflows. Conduct thorough testing of drone software updates in controlled environments before deployment. Additionally, educate operators about the risks of connecting untrusted devices or software to PX4 systems and enforce strict user interaction policies to minimize exploitation chances. Consider deploying intrusion detection systems that can identify anomalous behavior in drone control communications.

Description

An issue in PX4 Autopilot v1.14 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and cause a denial of service via the Breach Return Point function.

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