Improper Input Validation Vulnerability in Tapo C200 by TP-Link
CVE-2026-15316
Key Information:
- Vendor
Tp-link Systems Inc.
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 18 August 2026
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What is CVE-2026-15316?
An improper input validation vulnerability exists in the configuration service of TP-Link's Tapo C200 v5, affecting its ability to process encrypted credential data. By sending oversized encrypted ciphertext values, an attacker may trigger exception handling failures due to inadequate validation, which can lead to device crashes or restarts. This exploitation could result in temporary disruptions of HTTPS management and monitoring functionalities, essentially causing a denial-of-service condition until the service is restored.
Affected Version(s)
Tapo C200 v5 0
News Articles
TP-Link camera flaws expose feeds to unauthorised access
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2 weeks ago
TP-Link Cameras 0-Day Vulnerabilities Allow Attackers to Spy on Users
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2 weeks ago

References
CVSS V4
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First article discovered by Cybersecuritynews
Vulnerability published
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