CVE-2026-6242
CVE-2026-6242 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-134.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-34937
- Weakness: CWE-134
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-6242?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2026-6242?
- CVE-2026-6242 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2026-6242 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-6242?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2026-6242 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-6242 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-34937.
- When was CVE-2026-6242 published?
- CVE-2026-6242 was published on 2026-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
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/
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