How severe is CVE-2026-0652?

CVE-2026-0652 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-0652 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 22% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-0652?

CVE-2026-0652 affects Tp-link Tapo C260 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-0652?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-0652 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-0652 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-7069.

When was CVE-2026-0652 published?

CVE-2026-0652 was published on 2026-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-0652

CVE-2026-0652 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tp-link Tapo C260 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 22% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v4: 8.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 22% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-7069
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Tp-link Tapo C260 Firmware
Published: 2026-02-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

On TP-Link Tapo C260 v1, command injection vulnerability exists due to improper sanitization in certain POST parameters during configuration synchronization. An authenticated attacker can execute arbitrary system commands with high impact on confidentiality, integrity and availability. It may cause full device compromise.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-0652?: On TP-Link Tapo C260 v1, command injection vulnerability exists due to improper sanitization in certain POST parameters during configuration synchronization. An authenticated attacker can execute arbitrary system commands with high impact on confidentiality, integrity and availability. It may cause full device compromise.
How severe is CVE-2026-0652?: CVE-2026-0652 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-0652 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 22% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-0652?: CVE-2026-0652 affects Tp-link Tapo C260 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-0652?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-0652 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-0652 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-7069.
When was CVE-2026-0652 published?: CVE-2026-0652 was published on 2026-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tapo_c260_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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