Executive Summary

[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "CVE-2026-2065 is a security vulnerability in the Flycatcher Toys smART Pixelator 2.0, specifically in its Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) interface. The device's BLE interface lacks any authentication, allowing any nearby Bluetooth device to connect and send commands without pairing, PIN, or user verification."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "This means an attacker within Bluetooth range can control the device, upload arbitrary messages and images that are displayed on the LED grid, and manipulate device functions without the user's knowledge or consent."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Although the device has a mobile app that requires authentication, this app does not secure the BLE interface itself, which accepts connections from any client, bypassing the app entirely.'}] [2, 4]

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Impact Analysis

[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This vulnerability allows an attacker within Bluetooth range to take control of the smART Pixelator 2.0 device without authentication.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "Attackers can upload and display inappropriate or malicious content on the device's LED grid."}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "The device can be manipulated without user knowledge, potentially causing distress or harm especially since it is a children's toy."}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'The confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device are compromised.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "Users may have a false sense of security due to the mobile app's authentication, while the BLE interface remains unprotected."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Because the attack requires local Bluetooth access, it is limited to attackers physically nearby.'}] [2, 4]

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Compliance Impact

I don't know

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Detection Guidance

[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This vulnerability affects the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) interface of the Flycatcher Toys smART Pixelator 2.0, specifically a writable BLE characteristic with UUID 0000ffe6-0000-1000-8000-00805f9b34fb that accepts connections without authentication.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Detection can involve scanning for BLE devices in range and checking for the presence of this specific characteristic UUID on devices identified as smART Pixelator 2.0.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Commands using common BLE tools such as 'bluetoothctl' or 'gatttool' on Linux can be used to scan and connect to BLE devices, then query their characteristics. For example:"}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "Use 'bluetoothctl' to scan for devices: `scan on`"}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Identify the device MAC address corresponding to the smART Pixelator.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "Use 'gatttool' to connect and list characteristics: `gatttool -b <MAC_ADDRESS> --characteristics`"}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Check for the writable characteristic UUID 0000ffe6-0000-1000-8000-00805f9b34fb.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Additionally, a proof-of-concept exploit script is publicly available on GitHub which can be used to test the vulnerability by attempting to write arbitrary data to the device.'}] [2, 4, 1]

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Mitigation Strategies

Currently, no official patches or updates are available from the vendor to fix this vulnerability.

Immediate mitigation steps include:

• Restrict physical and Bluetooth access to the affected devices by limiting Bluetooth range or disabling Bluetooth when not in use.
• Avoid placing the affected devices in environments where unauthorized users can connect via Bluetooth.
• Consider replacing the affected Flycatcher Toys smART Pixelator 2.0 devices with alternative products that do not have this vulnerability.

Since the vulnerability requires local network or Bluetooth proximity access, controlling physical access and Bluetooth connectivity is critical.

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