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Researchers Expose WHILL Wheelchair Safety Risks via Remote Hacking

Security researchers from QED Secure Solutions uncovered a critical Bluetooth authentication flaw in WHILL’s Model C2 and Model F electric wheelchairs (CVE‑2025‑14346). The vulnerability allows attackers within range to pair with the device, seize control of movement, override speed limits, and disable safety features, as demonstrated by remote steering the chair down stairs. WHILL issued a patch in December 2025, but the researchers have not confirmed its efficacy. The issue raises serious patient‑safety concerns for connected mobility devices that hold FDA clearance.