CVE-2026-78306: CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function in DJI Neo
DJI drones have an unauthenticated Bluetooth interface that allows attackers within range to modify critical Wi-Fi settings, including SSID, PSK, MAC address, and regulatory codes. This can enable attackers to connect to the drone's internal Wi-Fi network and potentially control flight functions. Additionally, attackers can disrupt wireless connectivity, causing denial-of-service conditions during flight. Multiple DJI drone models are affected up to specific firmware versions. Remediation requires a firmware update from DJI.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-78306 describes a missing authentication vulnerability (CWE-306) in the DUML command interface exposed over Bluetooth on various DJI drone models. This interface allows unauthenticated attackers within Bluetooth range to modify Wi-Fi configuration parameters such as SSID, PSK, MAC address, regulatory country code, and wireless channel. By overwriting the Wi-Fi PSK with a known value, attackers can connect to the drone's internal Wi-Fi network and potentially access the flight control interface to issue commands. Crafted DUML commands can also disable or restart Wi-Fi and Bluetooth interfaces, disconnect Wi-Fi clients, or reset wireless configurations, causing denial-of-service conditions that disrupt control, video, and telemetry during flight. Affected models include DJI Neo, Neo 2, Flip, Air 3, Air 3S, Avata 2, Avata 360, Mavic 3 series, Mini 2, Mini 3 series, Mini 4 Pro, and Mini 5 Pro up to specified firmware versions. Remediation requires a firmware update from DJI.
Potential Impact
An attacker within Bluetooth range can gain unauthorized access to the drone's Wi-Fi network by modifying Wi-Fi credentials, potentially allowing control over flight commands. The attacker can also cause denial-of-service by disabling or restarting wireless interfaces, disrupting the operator's control and telemetry during flight. This poses a high risk to drone operation security and safety.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remediation requires applying a firmware update from DJI. No official patch details or temporary mitigations are provided in the available data. Users should monitor DJI advisories for firmware updates addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-78306: CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function in DJI Neo
Description
DJI drones have an unauthenticated Bluetooth interface that allows attackers within range to modify critical Wi-Fi settings, including SSID, PSK, MAC address, and regulatory codes. This can enable attackers to connect to the drone's internal Wi-Fi network and potentially control flight functions. Additionally, attackers can disrupt wireless connectivity, causing denial-of-service conditions during flight. Multiple DJI drone models are affected up to specific firmware versions. Remediation requires a firmware update from DJI.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.5high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-78306 describes a missing authentication vulnerability (CWE-306) in the DUML command interface exposed over Bluetooth on various DJI drone models. This interface allows unauthenticated attackers within Bluetooth range to modify Wi-Fi configuration parameters such as SSID, PSK, MAC address, regulatory country code, and wireless channel. By overwriting the Wi-Fi PSK with a known value, attackers can connect to the drone's internal Wi-Fi network and potentially access the flight control interface to issue commands. Crafted DUML commands can also disable or restart Wi-Fi and Bluetooth interfaces, disconnect Wi-Fi clients, or reset wireless configurations, causing denial-of-service conditions that disrupt control, video, and telemetry during flight. Affected models include DJI Neo, Neo 2, Flip, Air 3, Air 3S, Avata 2, Avata 360, Mavic 3 series, Mini 2, Mini 3 series, Mini 4 Pro, and Mini 5 Pro up to specified firmware versions. Remediation requires a firmware update from DJI.
Potential Impact
An attacker within Bluetooth range can gain unauthorized access to the drone's Wi-Fi network by modifying Wi-Fi credentials, potentially allowing control over flight commands. The attacker can also cause denial-of-service by disabling or restarting wireless interfaces, disrupting the operator's control and telemetry during flight. This poses a high risk to drone operation security and safety.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remediation requires applying a firmware update from DJI. No official patch details or temporary mitigations are provided in the available data. Users should monitor DJI advisories for firmware updates addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- CIRCL
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-24T08:07:50.044Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a8c02d2acd9273b493ed64e
Added to database: 08/24/2026, 08:37:38 UTC
Last enriched: 08/24/2026, 08:52:05 UTC
Last updated: 08/24/2026, 09:07:04 UTC
Views: 8
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