CVE-2026-6240
mediumpriority · track · 0EPSS 0.002 · 8 %ileEUEPSS · scored 2026-10-28
A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Tapo C520WS v2 in the ONVIF DeleteUsers service, due to insufficient boundary checks when handling multiple user deletion parameters. An authenticated attacker can send a crafted malicious request containing an excessive number of identifiers to overflow stack memory. Successful exploitation may result in a service crash or deadlock, leading to DoS affecting device management and monitoring functionality.
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affected products (1)
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references (10)
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- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2026-6240cnnvd
- https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/tapo-c520ws/#Firmware-Release-Notescnnvd
- https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/tapo-c520ws/#Firmware-Release-Notescnnvd
- https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/5120/cnnvd
- https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/tapo-c520ws/#Firmware-Release-Notesenisa_euvd
- https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/tapo-c520ws/#Firmware-Release-Notesenisa_euvd
- https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/5120/enisa_euvd
- https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/tapo-c520ws/#Firmware-Release-Notesnvd
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