Description
DJI drones transmit DUML (DJI Universal Markup Language) protocol messages over BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) without encryption. When a client attempts to connect to the drone over Wi-Fi, or when the drone is switched to QuickTransfer mode, the DJI Fly application exchanges DUML messages with the drone over BLE, including the Wi-Fi credentials. An attacker within BLE range can passively sniff this traffic and recover the credentials in cleartext, including the drone's Wi-Fi PSK, SSID, and trusted identifier UUID. Obtaining these credentials allows the attacker to join the drone's internal Wi-Fi network, interact with network services exposed by the drone, and decrypt Wi-Fi traffic exchanged between the drone and the legitimate user.

* An attacker within BLE range recovers the Wi-Fi SSID and PSK in cleartext, and can then join the drone's network
* The same capture also exposes the session UUID identifier, which is the only thing the drone uses to tell a trusted client from an unknown one, so the attacker can replay it and skip the physical confirmation of new connected devices.
* The credentials do not change between sessions unless the operator manually resets the Wi-Fi settings, so one capture stays valid indefinitely
* The attack is fully passive, with nothing transmitted and no connection made, so neither the operator nor the drone has any indication the session was observed
* A BLE sniffer and presence during one normal DJI Fly connection are needed

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. There is no user-side mitigation that fully addresses the vulnerability without upgrading.
Published: 2026-08-21
Score: 9.4 Critical
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

DJI drones broadcast Wi‑Fi credentials in cleartext over Bluetooth Low Energy using the DUML protocol, exposing the SSID, PSK, and a trusted session UUID. An attacker in BLE range can silently capture these messages, obtain the credentials, and join the drone’s internal Wi‑Fi network without needing to authenticate or trigger any user interface. Once connected, the attacker can interact with network services, intercept or decrypt communications between the drone and the operator, and bypass subsequent physical confirmation checks. This flaw is a classic information disclosure vulnerability (CWE‑311).

Affected Systems

Affected models include DJI Air 3, Air 3S, Avata 2, Avata 360, Flip, Mavic 3, Mavic 3 Classic, Mavic 3 Pro, Mavic 4 Pro, Mini 2, Mini 3, Mini 3 Pro, Mini 4 Pro, Mini 5 Pro, Neo, and Neo 2, all with firmware versions prior to the respective dates listed in the advisory (e.g., Air 3 through 01.00.1600, Mini 5 Pro through 01.00.0600).

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 9.4 indicates critical severity, and the exploit is fully passive: no traffic is transmitted back to the drone, and neither the operator nor the drone detects that the session was observed. Only a BLE sniffer and proximity to the drone during a normal DJI Fly connection are required, and the captured credentials remain valid until the operator manually resets the Wi‑Fi settings, giving an attacker indefinite reuse potential. The EPSS score is unavailable, and the vulnerability is not yet listed in CISA’s KEV catalog, but the high CVSS and the ease of capture make it a high‑risk exposure for any deployed DJI drones.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 21, 2026 at 15:44 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update the drone firmware to the latest version released by DJI to encrypt DUML messages and protect Wi‑Fi credentials.
  • Keep the drone at a safe distance from unknown Bluetooth devices or use physical shielding to reduce BLE sniffing risk during flight or setup.
  • If possible, disable QuickTransfer mode or prevent BLE communication while the drone is connected to Wi‑Fi so that credential exchanges are not transmitted over BLE.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 21, 2026 at 15:44 UTC.

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History

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Type Values Removed Values Added
Description DJI drones transmit DUML (DJI Universal Markup Language) protocol messages over BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) without encryption. When a client attempts to connect to the drone over Wi-Fi, or when the drone is switched to QuickTransfer mode, the DJI Fly application exchanges DUML messages with the drone over BLE, including the Wi-Fi credentials. An attacker within BLE range can passively sniff this traffic and recover the credentials in cleartext, including the drone's Wi-Fi PSK, SSID, and trusted identifier UUID. Obtaining these credentials allows the attacker to join the drone's internal Wi-Fi network, interact with network services exposed by the drone, and decrypt Wi-Fi traffic exchanged between the drone and the legitimate user. * An attacker within BLE range recovers the Wi-Fi SSID and PSK in cleartext, and can then join the drone's network * The same capture also exposes the session UUID identifier, which is the only thing the drone uses to tell a trusted client from an unknown one, so the attacker can replay it and skip the physical confirmation of new connected devices. * The credentials do not change between sessions unless the operator manually resets the Wi-Fi settings, so one capture stays valid indefinitely * The attack is fully passive, with nothing transmitted and no connection made, so neither the operator nor the drone has any indication the session was observed * A BLE sniffer and presence during one normal DJI Fly connection are needed 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. There is no user-side mitigation that fully addresses the vulnerability without upgrading.
Title Cleartext Exposure of DJI Drone Wi-Fi Credentials via BLE
Weaknesses CWE-311
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 9.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H'}


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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: CIRCL

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-21T14:11:26.753Z

Reserved: 2026-08-21T14:06:52.579Z

Link: CVE-2026-77812

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Status : Received

Published: 2026-08-21T15:16:47.557

Modified: 2026-08-21T15:16:47.557

Link: CVE-2026-77812

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Updated: 2026-08-21T15:45:18Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-311

    Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data