CVE-2026-1201: Hubitat Elevation C3 · Insecure Direct Object Reference
Affects Hubitat Elevation C3Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.4 Critical : upgrade to 2.4.2.157 as a priority.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 08:30 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 40% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2.4.2.157
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 22 Jan 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade Elevation to 2.4.2.157.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| HubitatElevation C3 | Affected
| Fixed in
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| HubitatElevation C4 | Affected
| Fixed in
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| HubitatElevation C5 | Affected
| Fixed in
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| HubitatElevation C7 | Affected
| Fixed in
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| HubitatElevation C8 | Affected
| Fixed in
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| HubitatElevation C8 pro | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
1. Immediately update all Hubitat Elevation C3 controllers to version 2.4.2.157 or later once available, as this version addresses the vulnerability. 2. Enforce strict authentication and authorization policies, ensuring that user privileges are minimized and regularly reviewed to reduce the risk of credential misuse. 3. Implement network segmentation to isolate smart home controllers from critical IT infrastructure, limiting the impact of a compromised device. 4. Monitor network traffic and device logs for anomalous commands or access patterns indicative of authorization bypass attempts. 5. Employ multi-factor authentication (MFA) for accessing the controller management interfaces to reduce the risk of credential compromise. 6. Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing focused on IoT and smart home devices to identify similar weaknesses. 7. Educate users and administrators about phishing and credential security to prevent attackers from gaining authenticated access. 8. If patching is delayed, consider disabling remote access features or restricting access to trusted IP addresses to reduce exposure. 9. Collaborate with Hubitat support and subscribe to security advisories for timely updates on patches and mitigations.
Description
An Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in Hubitat Elevation home automation controllers prior to version 2.4.2.157 could allow a remote authenticated user to control connected devices outside of their authorized scope via client-side request manipulation.