Operational confusion via accepted false messages
Published Aug 7, 2026 · Updated Aug 7, 2026
Improper message validation in all versions of ATN-B1 CPDLC allows remote attackers to inject false emergency or status messages over radio frequency. The CPDLC protocol stack accepts injected emergency and status messages as legitimate; CISA has not disclosed the exact validation check that fails. Exploitation requires low protocol privileges and specific radio conditions demonstrated in a lab; accepted messages can misdirect flight crews, controllers, and ground operations.
Summary
What happened
Improper message validation in all versions of ATN-B1 CPDLC allows remote attackers to inject false emergency or status messages over radio frequency. The CPDLC protocol stack accepts injected emergency and status messages as legitimate; CISA has not disclosed the exact validation check that fails. Exploitation requires low protocol privileges and specific radio conditions demonstrated in a lab; accepted messages can misdirect flight crews, controllers, and ground operations.
The record
- CVE
- CVE-2025-71412
- Published
- Aug 7, 2026
- Updated
- Aug 7, 2026
- Vendor
- Unknown vendor
- Product
- Unknown product
- Classifications
- CWE-754, T1565.002
- Attack vector
- network
- Privileges
- authenticated
Timeline
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- Aug 7, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
- Aug 7, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.
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