Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
MAVLink 2.0 includes authentication, but this CVE describes a downgrade path during version negotiation. If affected PX4 MAVLink communication can be reached, an attacker may push the autopilot toward MAVLink 1.0, which lacks those authentication capabilities, creating a serious control-channel trust issue.
Executive priority
High priority for organizations operating PX4 or MAVLink-connected vehicles in production, safety-sensitive, or externally reachable environments. The business risk is unauthorized interaction with autopilot communications, but the source evidence does not confirm active exploitation or name a patch.
Technical view
CWE-288 authentication bypass in MAVLink version handshaking. The AUTOPILOT_VERSION negotiation can allegedly be influenced with crafted packets so the autopilot adopts MAVLink 1.0. The source says this bypasses MAVLink 2.0 authentication and may allow direct autopilot interaction. CVSS 3.0 is 8.1, high, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Likely exposure is limited to systems using the listed affected product, PX4 MAVLink 2.0, where MAVLink negotiation is reachable. The source bundle does not identify exact PX4 firmware versions, vehicle models, transports, or deployment conditions, so asset-level exposure requires local inventory review.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. Exploitation is described as high complexity but requires no privileges or user interaction. Treat reachable MAVLink control channels as higher risk until vendor guidance confirms downgrade behavior is addressed.
Researcher notes
The record points to RVD issue 3316 while the title references RVD#3317, so source linkage appears limited. Do not assume broader MAVLink implementations are affected beyond the listed PX4 MAVLink 2.0 entry without additional vendor evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Check PX4 and MAVLink vendor guidance for affected versions and fixes.
- Restrict MAVLink access to trusted control stations and networks only.
- Disable or avoid unauthenticated MAVLink 1.0 compatibility where supported.
- Review segmentation, telemetry links, and ground-control connectivity paths.
- Prioritize remediation for operational UAV or robotic systems.
Validation and detection
- Inventory systems using PX4 MAVLink 2.0 communication.
- Confirm whether MAVLink 1.0 fallback or downgrade compatibility is enabled.
- Verify MAVLink endpoints are not exposed to untrusted networks.
- Review vendor advisories for fixed versions or configuration guidance.
- Document compensating controls for systems awaiting vendor confirmation.
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.1 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.25.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.0 score
8.1HighVector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/aliasrobotics/RVD/issues/3316CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.