Vulnerability Description
An authenticated format string vulnerability is present in the ONVIF AddScopes in Tapo C520WS v2, where user-controlled input is improperly passed to formatting functions without adequate sanitization. An attacker can inject format specifiers into ONVIF scope parameters to manipulate memory handling behavior. Successful exploitation may cause the ONVIF management service to crash, resulting in DoS condition that impacts normal device operation.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/tapo-c520ws/#Firmware-Release-Notes
- https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/tapo-c520ws/#Firmware-Release-Notes
- https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/5120/
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-6241?
CVE-2026-6241 is a documented vulnerability. An authenticated format string vulnerability is present in the ONVIF AddScopes in Tapo C520WS v2, where user-controlled input is improperly passed to formatting functions without adequate sanitization...
How severe is CVE-2026-6241?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-6241. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-6241?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.