CVE-2026-6242

Authenticated Format String Vulnerability in ONVIF Subscribe Service on TP-Link Tapo C520WS

MEDIUM
6.8
CVSS Score
Published: June 5, 2026 at 11:52 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

An authenticated format string vulnerability exists in the ONVIF Subscribe service in Tapo C520WS v2 due to improper handling of externally supplied parameters within formatting functions. An attacker may inject crafted format strings into event subscription requests or notification generation path to disrupt normal service execution. Successful exploitation may cause the event notification service to terminate unexpectedly, resulting in the loss of real-time alarm functionality and disruption of event notifications.

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-134

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