Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-0842 affects Flycatcher Toys smART Sketcher up to version 2.0. Its Bluetooth Low Energy interface lacks required authentication, allowing a nearby attacker to interact with affected functionality without credentials. This is not internet-scale, but it matters where these devices are present around children, classrooms, labs, or offices.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate, proximity-based device risk. Prioritize review where smART Sketcher devices are used near children, public spaces, or sensitive areas. Business urgency is lower than remotely exploitable enterprise software, but public exploit availability increases operational concern.
Technical view
The issue is missing authentication in an unspecified part of the smART Sketcher Bluetooth Low Energy interface. VulDB rates it CVSS 6.3, with adjacent-network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction. Reported impacts are limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Public exploit material is referenced, but no KEV listing is provided.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to environments with Flycatcher Toys smART Sketcher devices running affected versions, especially version 2.0, and reachable over Bluetooth Low Energy. Attackers must be nearby or otherwise adjacent to the BLE interface.
Exploitation context
Sources state an exploit has been published and may be used. There is no provided evidence of active exploitation in the wild, and the CVE is not listed as KEV in the source bundle.
Researcher notes
The public description does not identify the exact BLE function or vendor remediation. Vendor reportedly did not respond before disclosure. Avoid assuming broader product impact beyond smART Sketcher up to 2.0. Public exploit reference exists, but this summary intentionally omits operational details.
Mitigation direction
- Check Flycatcher Toys or distributor guidance for firmware, app, or replacement instructions.
- Remove affected devices from sensitive environments until vendor guidance is available.
- Disable, power off, or physically secure devices when not supervised.
- Limit proximity access to affected devices in classrooms, offices, or labs.
- Monitor the CVE and VulDB entries for vendor response or remediation updates.
Validation and detection
- Inventory smART Sketcher devices and identify software or firmware version.
- Confirm whether any devices are version 2.0 or earlier.
- Assess whether BLE is enabled and reachable in your environment.
- Review VulDB and CVE records for updated affected-version details.
- Document compensating controls where vendor fixes are unavailable.
Public sources used
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CWE-287: Credential and account abuse lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupCWE-306: Credential and account abuse lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:P/RL:X/RC:R
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:P/RL:X/RC:R2.83.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:P/RL:X/RC:R
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- VDB-340442 | Flycatcher Toys smART Sketcher Bluetooth Low Energy missing authenticationCVE reference · vdb-entry, technical-description
- VDB-340442 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC)CVE reference · signature, permissions-required
- Submit #729134 | Flycatcher Toys smART Sketcher 2.0 0/1/2 Missing Authentication for Critical FunctionCVE reference · third-party-advisory
- https://github.com/davidrxchester/smart-sketcher-upload/blob/main/smartsketch-upload.pyCVE reference · exploit
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CWE details
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Improper Authentication
Improper Authentication represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.
Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Missing Authentication for Critical Function represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.