CVE-2026-1201
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows authenticated users to bypass authorization controls in Hubitat Elevation home automation controllers, enabling them to manipulate connected devices they shouldn't have access to. It affects Hubitat Elevation controllers running versions prior to 2.4.2.157.
💻 Affected Systems
- Hubitat Elevation Home Automation Controller
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
An attacker could gain full control over all connected smart home devices (lights, locks, cameras, thermostats) leading to physical security breaches, property damage, or safety hazards.
Likely Case
Malicious users or compromised accounts could manipulate lighting, appliances, or other non-critical devices within the home automation system.
If Mitigated
With proper network segmentation and strong authentication, impact would be limited to devices within the compromised user's authorized scope.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires authenticated access but involves simple client-side request manipulation as documented in public research.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.4.2.157
Vendor Advisory: https://community.hubitat.com/t/release-2-4-2-157/
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Log into Hubitat web interface
2. Navigate to Settings > Updates
3. Apply available update to version 2.4.2.157 or later
4. Reboot controller after update completes
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Segmentation
allIsolate Hubitat controller on separate VLAN to limit attack surface
Access Restriction
allDisable remote access and limit controller access to trusted internal networks only
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Disable all non-essential user accounts and use only admin account
- Implement strict network firewall rules to block all inbound internet traffic to Hubitat controller
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Hubitat web interface Settings > About page for version numberCheck Version:
N/A - Check via web interface onlyVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm version is 2.4.2.157 or higher in Settings > About page📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual device control patterns from non-admin users
- Multiple failed authorization attempts followed by successful device access
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with manipulated device IDs or parameters
- Unusual device control traffic from unexpected user accounts
SIEM Query:
source="hubitat" AND (event_type="device_control" AND user_role!="admin")