Path Traversal Vulnerability in TP-Link Tapo C260 by TP-Link
CVE-2026-0651

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Key Information:

Vendor: Tp-link Systems Inc.
Status: Tapo C260 V1; Tapo D235 V1; Tapo C520ws V2.6
Vendor: CVE Published:; 10 February 2026

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What is CVE-2026-0651?

A path traversal vulnerability exists in the TP-Link Tapo C260 v1, where improper handling of specific GET request paths via HTTPS allows local unauthenticated users to probe the filesystem. An attacker on the same local network may be able to verify the existence of files on the device, but is unable to read, write, or execute code as a result of this flaw. This vulnerability highlights the need for improved path validation to prevent unauthorized filesystem access.

Affected Version(s)

Tapo C260 v1 0 < 1.1.9 Build 251226 Rel.55870n

Tapo C520WS v2.6 0 < 1.2.4 Build 260326 Rel.24666n

Tapo D235 v1 0 < 1.2.2 Build 260210 Rel.27165n

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

tapo-c260-rce
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