Password leak in WeMo devices makes home appliances susceptible to hijacks (updated)

I have one of these and like it a lot. Glad to see that patches have been applied already. However, it highlights a brand new security vector that needs to be considered.

Security researchers have taken the unusual step of recommending that people stop using Belkin's WeMo home automation products after uncovering a variety of vulnerabilities that attackers can exploit to take control of home networks, thermostats, or other connected devices.