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Q1What is this vulnerability? (Essence + Consequences)
π¨ **Essence**: WHILL Model C2 & F have an **Access Control Error**. Bluetooth lacks authentication. <br>β οΈ **Consequences**: Unauthorized control of the wheelchair. Critical safety risk for users.
Q2Root Cause? (CWE/Flaw)
π‘οΈ **Root Cause**: **CWE-306** (Missing Authentication for Critical Function). <br>β **Flaw**: Bluetooth connection does not verify identity before allowing control commands.
Q3Who is affected? (Versions/Components)
π **Affected**: **WHILL** Company. <br>𦽠**Products**: Model C2 & Model F Electric Wheelchairs. <br>π **Published**: Jan 5, 2026.
Q4What can hackers do? (Privileges/Data)
π **Attacker Actions**: Full remote control via Bluetooth. <br>π **Impact**: **High** Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CVSS 3.1). Can manipulate device movement.
Q5Is exploitation threshold high? (Auth/Config)
π **Threshold**: **LOW**. <br>πΆ **Config**: No authentication required. No physical proximity constraints mentioned. Easy to exploit remotely via BLE.
Q6Is there a public Exp? (PoC/Wild Exploitation)
π« **Public Exp?**: **No**. `pocs` array is empty. <br>π΅οΈ **Status**: Theoretical vulnerability. No known wild exploitation yet.
Q7How to self-check? (Features/Scanning)
π **Self-Check**: Scan for WHILL BLE services. <br>π§ͺ **Test**: Attempt connection without pairing/auth. If connected, vulnerable. <br>π± **Tool**: Bluetooth scanner apps.
Q8Is it fixed officially? (Patch/Mitigation)
π οΈ **Fix?**: **Unknown**. No patch info in data. <br>π’ **Source**: CISA Advisory ICSMA-25-364-01 issued. Check vendor for updates.
Q9What if no patch? (Workaround)
π§ **Workaround**: **Disable Bluetooth** when not in use. <br>π« **Mitigation**: Keep device in a Faraday cage or powered off in public. Avoid pairing with unknown devices.
Q10Is it urgent? (Priority Suggestion)
π₯ **Urgency**: **CRITICAL**. <br>βοΈ **Priority**: High. Safety-critical medical device. Even without public exploit, the risk to human life is severe. Patch immediately if available.