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CVE-2026-28521

7.7 · HIGH

arduino-TuyaOpen before version 1.2.1 contains an out-of-bounds memory read vulnerability in the TuyaIoT component.

Published Mar 16, 2026CWE-125EPSS 0.20%

Overview

CVE-2026-28521 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 16, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.7 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.7, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

arduino-TuyaOpen before version 1.2.1 contains an out-of-bounds memory read vulnerability in the TuyaIoT component. An attacker who hijacks or controls the Tuya cloud service can issue malicious DP event data to victim devices, causing out-of-bounds memory access that may result in information disclosure or a denial-of-service condition.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-28521?

CVE-2026-28521 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 16, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.7 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-28521?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.7, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-28521?

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.

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