Unitree Go1 Robot Dog Backdoor Control Channel
Vulnerability 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.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- Andreas Makris
- Kevin Finisterre
- todb
References
- https://github.com/MAVProxyUser/YushuTechUnitreeGo1/blob/main/Unitree_report.pdf
- https://x.com/d0tslash/status/1730989109332607208
- https://github.com/unitreerobotics/unitree_ros/issues/120
- https://takeonme.org/cves/cve-2025-2894/
- https://www.axios.com/2025/04/01/threat-spotlight-backdoor-in-chinese-robots-future-of-cybersecurity
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MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
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