CVE-2026-78251: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-jv3m-r2mc-76vq
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CWE-798
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-78251 is a CRITICAL security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2026-78251 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-78251
GHSA Identifier GHSA-jv3m-r2mc-76vq
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2026-78251

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2026-78251, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials, where the product contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

DJI drones contain an FTP service that uses hardcoded credentials shared across affected models and permits authenticated users to upload files without limits on file size, file count, or total storage consumed in **/blackbox/upgrade/**, as well as overwrite existing files in that directory. An attacker with access to the drone's internal network or USB RNDIS interface can exhaust the available storage, preventing the aircraft from writing flight records, logs, and telemetry and potentially preventing subsequent firmware updates. Uploaded files persist across reboot and factory reset. Affected models are DJI Neo until 01.00.0400, DJI Neo 2 until 01.00.0500, DJI Flip until 01.00.1200, DJI Air 3 until 01.00.1600, DJI Air 3S until 01.00.1400, DJI Avata 2 until 01.00.0400, DJI Avata 360 until 01.00.0300, DJI Mavic 3 until 01.00.1400, DJI Mavic 3 Classic until 01.00.0800, DJI Mavic 3 Pro until 01.01.0700, DJI Mavic 4 Pro until 01.00.0500, DJI Mini 2 until 01.07.0200, DJI Mini 3 until 01.00.0500, DJI Mini 3 Pro until 01.00.0900, DJI Mini 4 Pro until 01.00.1100, and DJI Mini 5 Pro until 01.00.0600. Remediation requires a firmware update from the vendor.

References

NVD — CVE-2026-78251 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-78251
support.dji.com/help/content WEB
https://support.dji.com/help/content?customId=en-us03400011149&spaceId=34&re=US&lang=en

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-78251?
CVE-2026-78251 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2026-78251?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-78251?
CVE-2026-78251 is classified under CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials (The product contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-78251?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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