Critical Authentication Flaw in Avation Light Engine Pro Exposes Systems to Remote Attacks

Authentication Bypass Vulnerability Discovered in Avation Light Engine Pro

The Spanish National Cybersecurity Institute (INCIBE) has issued an urgent alert regarding a critical authentication flaw in Avation Light Engine Pro, a widely used lighting control system in industrial and commercial environments. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-XXXX, allows unauthenticated remote attackers to gain access to affected systems, posing severe security risks.

Technical Details

The vulnerability stems from a missing authentication mechanism in Light Engine Pro’s web interface and API endpoints. Attackers with network access to the device can exploit this flaw to:

• Bypass authentication entirely
• Execute unauthorized commands
• Gain control over lighting infrastructure
• Potentially pivot to other connected systems

At the time of publication, specific technical details about the exploit chain remain undisclosed to prevent misuse. However, security researchers emphasize that the flaw is trivially exploitable without requiring advanced technical skills.

Impact Analysis

The absence of authentication in Light Engine Pro creates multiple attack vectors:

• Unauthorized Access: Remote attackers can manipulate lighting systems, disrupting operations in critical infrastructure (e.g., hospitals, data centers, or manufacturing plants).
• Lateral Movement: Compromised lighting systems may serve as an entry point to infiltrate broader OT/IT networks.
• Denial-of-Service (DoS): Attackers could disable lighting controls, causing operational disruptions or safety hazards.

INCIBE has classified this vulnerability as high severity due to its potential for widespread exploitation in industrial environments.

Recommendations

INCIBE and Avation urge affected organizations to take immediate action:

1. Apply Patches: Avation is expected to release a firmware update addressing the flaw. Users should monitor the vendor’s official channels for updates.
2. Network Segmentation: Isolate Light Engine Pro devices from corporate networks and critical systems using VLANs or firewalls.
3. Access Controls: Restrict network access to the device’s web interface and API using IP whitelisting or VPNs.
4. Monitoring: Deploy intrusion detection systems (IDS) to detect anomalous traffic targeting Light Engine Pro devices.
5. Temporary Mitigations: Disable remote access to the device if patches are not immediately available.

For further details, refer to INCIBE’s official advisory.