CVE-2026-6240

Authenticated Stack-based Buffer Overflow in ONVIF DeleteUsers Service on TP-Link Tapo C520WS

MEDIUM
6.8
CVSS Score
Published: June 5, 2026 at 11:51 PM UTC
Updated: July 23, 2026 at 07:35 AM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorTapo C520WS

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Severity
MEDIUM6.8
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.2%
SSVC
No known exploit

Description

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Tapo C520WS v2 in the ONVIF DeleteUsers service, due to insufficient boundary checks when handling multiple user deletion parameters. An authenticated attacker can send a crafted malicious request containing an excessive number of identifiers to overflow stack memory. Successful exploitation may result in a service crash or deadlock, leading to DoS affecting device management and monitoring functionality.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

v < 1.2.6 Build 260528
Affected range stops below 1.2.6 Build 260528, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:

SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCNo known exploitNot automatablePartial impact

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CVSS

6.8MEDIUMTPLink
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusDEFERRED
CWE
CWE-121

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