Creative’s Katana V2X gaming soundbar can be hijacked via Bluetooth from up to 16 yards.
Security researcher Rasmus Moorats demonstrated that an attacker can connect to the device without any pairing step and inject audio or commands. The attack works at typical room distances and requires only a standard Bluetooth adapter.
The flaw matters because the bar is marketed for gamers who assume a closed‑loop audio setup. If a nearby device can commandeer the speaker, it could be used for harassment, phishing audio cues, or as a foothold for deeper network attacks.
Creative has not classified the issue as a cybersecurity risk, leaving consumers to assess the exposure on their own.