Remote Code Execution on TP-Link Tapo C260 by Guest User
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Attack requirements
- None
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-78.
Summary
On TP-Link Tapo C260 v1, command injection vulnerability exists due to improper sanitization in certain POST parameters during configuration synchronization. An authenticated attacker can execute arbitrary system commands with high impact on confidentiality, integrity and availability. It may cause full device compromise.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TP-Link | Tapo C260 v1 | before 1.1.9 Build 251226 Rel.55870n | 1.1.9 Build 251226 Rel.55870n | Patch available | CNA |
- Tapo C260 v1 VendorTP-Link Affected before 1.1.9 Build 251226 Rel.55870n Fixed in 1.1.9 Build 251226 Rel.55870n Patch available CNA
Remediation
- Fix · CNA Tapo C260 v1 (TP-Link Systems Inc.) Fixed in 1.1.9 Build 251226 Rel.55870n
Fixed in the same release
Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.
- Advisory ·
TP-Link Systems Tapo C260 v1 — tp-link.com/us/support/faq/4960
3 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 1 MEDIUM, 2 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2026-00448 Insecure Access Control on TP-Link Tapo D235 and C260Priority LOW 32
- TI-2026-00446 Path Traversal on TP-Link Tapo D235, C211, C520WS and C260 via Local httpsPriority LOW 30
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-0652
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-4f5q-mmm6-fj92
References
More TP-Link Tapo C260 Firmware vulnerabilities
- TI-2026-00448 Insecure Access Control on TP-Link Tapo D235 and C260 CVSS 4.0HIGH 7.2
- TI-2026-00446 Path Traversal on TP-Link Tapo D235, C211, C520WS and C260 via Local https CVSS 4.0MEDIUM 6.9
Sources
- CVE-2026-0652 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-0652 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-4f5q-mmm6-fj92 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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