Advisory Details

December 9th, 2025

NVIDIA Isaac-GR00T secure_server Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

ZDI-25-1044
ZDI-CAN-27954

CVE ID CVE-2025-33184
CVSS SCORE 7.3, AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
AFFECTED VENDORS NVIDIA
AFFECTED PRODUCTS Isaac-GR00T
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of NVIDIA Isaac-GR00T. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the secure_server method. The issue results from the lack of authentication prior to allowing access to functionality. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS NVIDIA has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5725
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2025-08-21 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2025-12-09 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2025-12-09 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT Peter Girnus (@gothburz) of Trend Zero Day Initiative
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