CVE-2026-1315: TP-Link Systems Tapo C220 v1 · Improper Input Validation
Affects TP-Link Systems Tapo C220 v1Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.1 High : upgrade to 1.4.2 Build 251112 soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 50% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 1.4.2 Build 251112, 1.2.3 Build 251114
CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 27 Jan 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade Tapo to 1.4.2 Build 251112 (C220 v1) or 1.2.3 Build 251114 (C520WS v2).
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| TP-Link Systems Inc.Tapo C220 v1 | Affected
| Fixed in
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| TP-Link Systems Inc.Tapo C520WS v2 | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Given the absence of official patches, European organizations should implement network-level protections to mitigate exploitation risk. This includes segmenting IoT devices like Tapo cameras into isolated VLANs or dedicated subnets with strict access controls to limit exposure to adjacent network attackers. Employ network intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) to monitor and block suspicious firmware update requests or malformed packets targeting the update endpoint. Disable remote firmware updates if not required or restrict them to trusted management networks. Regularly audit device firmware versions and monitor vendor communications for forthcoming patches. Implement robust physical security controls to prevent unauthorized local network access. In the longer term, consider replacing vulnerable devices with models that have stronger security postures or vendor support. Incident response plans should include procedures for rapid reboot and recovery of affected devices to minimize downtime.
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.
References
- tp-link.com/us/support/download/tapo-c220/v1.60/ (opens in a new tab)
- tp-link.com/en/support/download/tapo-c220/v1/ (opens in a new tab)
- tp-link.com/us/support/download/tapo-c520ws/v2/ (opens in a new tab)
- tp-link.com/en/support/download/tapo-c520ws/v2/ (opens in a new tab)
- tp-link.com/us/support/faq/4923/ (opens in a new tab)