A researcher is warning users of the Z-Way controller project that a weakness built into the software could expose it to attacks. Randy Westergren, a researcher with XDA Developers who discovered and discussed the weakness in a personal blog post over the weekend. Z-W-Way is the controller and abstraction layer of software that handles Z-Wave, a standard for wireless communication between devices in smart homes. The standard is present in 35 million devices worldwide, including automated lighting, small appliances, and thermostats.
Source: https://threatpost.com/home-automation-protocol-z-way-vulnerable-to-remote-attacks/112720/