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CVE-2026-1315

7.5 · HIGH

By sending crafted files to the firmware update endpoint of Tapo C220 v1 and C520WS v2, the device terminates core system services before verifying authentication or firmware integrity.

Published Jan 27, 2026CWE-20EPSS 0.64%

Overview

CVE-2026-1315 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 27, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

By sending crafted files to the firmware update endpoint of Tapo C220 v1 and C520WS v2, the device terminates core system services before verifying authentication or firmware integrity. An unauthenticated attacker can trigger a persistent denial of service, requiring a manual reboot or application initiated restart to restore normal device operation.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.tp-link.com/en/support/download/tapo-c220/v1/Refwww.tp-link.com/en/support/download/tapo-c520ws/v2/Refwww.tp-link.com/us/support/download/tapo-c220/v1.60/Refwww.tp-link.com/us/support/download/tapo-c520ws/v2/Refwww.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/4923/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-1315?

CVE-2026-1315 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 27, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-1315?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-1315?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-1315?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2026-1315 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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