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CVE-2026-38422: n/a

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-38422cvecve-2026-38422
Published: 05/27/2026 (05/27/2026, 00:00:00 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5

Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in arendst Tasmota version 15.3.0.3 and earlier, specifically in the fetch_jpg() function within the tasmota_xdrv_driver/xdrv_10_scripter.ino component. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected devices without requiring user interaction or privileges. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3, indicating high severity. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet, and there are no known exploits in the wild at this time.

CVSS v3.1

Score 7.3high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
Low
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Affected software

GitHub Actionsmore threats →ai
arendst/Tasmota
pkg:github/arendst/Tasmota
Affected versions
<=15.3.0.3

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 06/03/2026, 20:51:47 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-38422 is a high-severity buffer overflow vulnerability in arendst Tasmota firmware version 15.3.0.3 and earlier. The issue occurs in the fetch_jpg() function of the tasmota_xdrv_driver/xdrv_10_scripter.ino source file, enabling remote attackers to execute arbitrary code without authentication or user interaction. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-121 (Stack-based Buffer Overflow). No patch or official remediation information is currently available, and no exploits have been reported in the wild.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected Tasmota devices, potentially leading to compromise of device integrity, confidentiality, and availability. The CVSS vector indicates the attack requires no privileges or user interaction and can be performed remotely over the network. However, no known active exploitation has been reported.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Applying any available firmware updates promptly once released is recommended. No other specific mitigations are provided at this time.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
mitre
Date Reserved
2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
Cvss Version
null
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a16f9d0e29bf47b50c0e788

Added to database: 05/27/2026, 14:04:00 UTC

Last enriched: 06/03/2026, 20:51:47 UTC

Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:58 UTC

Views: 73

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