CVE-2025-2894
Unitree Go1 Robot Dog Backdoor Control Channel
Description
The Go1 also known as "The World's First Intelligence Bionic Quadruped Robot Companion of Consumer Level," contains an undocumented backdoor that can enable the manufacturer, and anyone in possession of the correct API key, complete remote control over the affected robotic device using the CloudSail remote access service.
INFO
Published Date :
March 28, 2025, 3:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 12, 2026, 4:10 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Disable the CloudSail remote access service.
- Remove or disable the backdoor mechanism.
- Implement secure authentication for remote access.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2025-2894 has a 2 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-2894.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/MAVProxyUser/YushuTechUnitreeGo1/blob/main/Unitree_report.pdf | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/unitreerobotics/unitree_ros/issues/120 | Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory |
| https://takeonme.org/cves/cve-2025-2894/ | Exploit Mitigation Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.axios.com/2025/04/01/threat-spotlight-backdoor-in-chinese-robots-future-of-cybersecurity | Press/Media Coverage |
| https://x.com/d0tslash/status/1730989109332607208 | Press/Media Coverage |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-2894 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-2894
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2025-2894 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2025-2894 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jan. 12, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:unitree:go1_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:unitree:go1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type Austin Hackers Anonymous: https://github.com/MAVProxyUser/YushuTechUnitreeGo1/blob/main/Unitree_report.pdf Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type Austin Hackers Anonymous: https://github.com/unitreerobotics/unitree_ros/issues/120 Types: Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type Austin Hackers Anonymous: https://takeonme.org/cves/cve-2025-2894/ Types: Exploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type Austin Hackers Anonymous: https://www.axios.com/2025/04/01/threat-spotlight-backdoor-in-chinese-robots-future-of-cybersecurity Types: Press/Media Coverage Added Reference Type Austin Hackers Anonymous: https://x.com/d0tslash/status/1730989109332607208 Types: Press/Media Coverage -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Apr. 03, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.axios.com/2025/04/01/threat-spotlight-backdoor-in-chinese-robots-future-of-cybersecurity -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 28, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Go1 also known as "The World's First Intelligence Bionic Quadruped Robot Companion of Consumer Level," contains an undocumented backdoor that can enable the manufacturer, and anyone in possession of the correct API key, complete remote control over the affected robotic device using the CloudSail remote access service. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-912 Added Reference https://github.com/MAVProxyUser/YushuTechUnitreeGo1/blob/main/Unitree_report.pdf Added Reference https://github.com/unitreerobotics/unitree_ros/issues/120 Added Reference https://takeonme.org/cves/cve-2025-2894/ Added Reference https://x.com/d0tslash/status/1730989109332607208