Critical Authorization Bypass Flaw Discovered in Hubitat Elevation Smart Home Hubs

Hubitat Elevation Hubs Affected by Authorization Bypass Vulnerability

Madrid, Spain – January 23, 2026 – INCIBE-CERT has issued a security advisory warning of a critical authorization bypass vulnerability in Hubitat Elevation smart home hubs, which could allow attackers to gain unauthorized control over connected devices.

Technical Details

The vulnerability, tracked under CVE-2026-XXXX (exact ID pending), stems from improper access control mechanisms in the Hubitat Elevation firmware. Attackers with network access to the hub may exploit this flaw to bypass authentication and execute privileged commands, potentially manipulating smart home devices such as locks, cameras, and thermostats.

At the time of disclosure, specific technical details—including firmware versions affected and exploit vectors—remain restricted to prevent active exploitation. INCIBE-CERT has classified this as a high-severity issue due to its potential impact on physical security and privacy.

Impact Analysis

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to:

• Unauthorized access to smart home ecosystems
• Manipulation of IoT devices (e.g., disabling security cameras, unlocking doors)
• Privacy violations through surveillance of connected sensors
• Lateral movement within home networks if the hub acts as a gateway

The flaw poses significant risks to residential and small business environments relying on Hubitat Elevation for automation and security.

Recommendations

INCIBE-CERT urges users and administrators to:

1. Apply patches immediately once Hubitat releases a firmware update.
2. Isolate Hubitat hubs on a dedicated VLAN to limit network exposure.
3. Monitor hub activity for unusual commands or device state changes.
4. Disable remote access if not critically needed until the vulnerability is mitigated.
5. Review connected device permissions to minimize potential damage from unauthorized access.

Hubitat has acknowledged the issue and is working on a fix. Users should monitor INCIBE-CERT’s advisory for updates, including CVE details and patch availability.

For further technical analysis, refer to INCIBE-CERT’s full advisory (linked above).