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The Google Home app has added new in-app garage door controls and revamped lighting controls. The app now has a new "Inbox" and revamped "Activity" tab. The garage door controls are currently being tested on the Google Home preview. The changes to the app seem to be appearing for some users on the latest Google Home version 3.0 for users on the preview version of the app.
Hackers have discovered a vulnerability in Nexx's wi-fi controllers that allows them to remotely open and close garage doors, as well as access sensitive user information. Cybersecurity researcher Sam Sabetan was able to intercept data sent from the Nexx wi-fi controller to the company's servers, and even control other users' garage doors. The flaw also applies to other devices sold by Nexx, including wi-fi enabled alarms and smart plugs. Despite attempts to reach out to Nexx, the company has been unresponsive and has not released a patch for the vulnerability.
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Nexx smart devices that can be exploited to control garage doors, disable home alarms, or smart plugs. The most significant discovery is the use of universal credentials that are hardcoded in the firmware and also easy to obtain from the client communication with Nexx's API. The vendor has yet to acknowledge and fix the five security issues disclosed publicly, with severity scores ranging from medium to critical. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has published a relevant alert, warning owners of Nexx products that attackers could access sensitive information, execute API requests, or hijack their devices.