CVE-2025-71409

high

Description

Lack of authentication for Very High Frequency Data Link messages allows rogue ground stations to inject CPDLC messages leading to unexpected or misleading clearances and potential pilot confusion. This type of attack can be carried out remotely over radio frequency.

References

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-26-219-01

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2026-08-07

Updated: 2026-08-07

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 5.6

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:H/Au:S/C:N/I:C/A:P

Severity: Medium

CVSS v3

Base Score: 7.1

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:L

Severity: High

CVSS v4