MEDIUM
CVE-2024-29460
CWE-229Published: April 10, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.6
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
An issue in PX4 Autopilot v.1.14.0 allows an attacker to manipulate the flight path allowing for crashes of the drone via the home point location of the mission_block.cpp component.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-29460 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.6.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
dronecode1 product(s)
px4 drone autopilot
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://github.com/Drone-Lab/PX4-Autopilot/blob/report-can%27t-finish-mission/report-can%27t-finish-mission.mdExploit · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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https://github.com/Drone-Lab/PX4-Autopilot/blob/report-can%27t-finish-mission/report-can%27t-finish-mission.mdExploit · Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2024-29460
CVSS Score6.6 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-229
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 10, 2024
Related CVEs (CWE-229)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-29460 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.