CVE-2026-15315 (GCVE-0-2026-15315)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-08-18 21:24 – Updated: 2026-08-27 23:08
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Unauthenticated Administrative Authentication Bypass via device_confirm Replay in TP-Link Tapo C120 and C200
Summary
Tapo C120 v1 and C200 v5
contain an improper authentication vulnerability within the login
authentication verification module. An attacker on the local network can
exploit weaknesses in challenge parameter validation to bypass normal
authentication controls and obtain administrative session tokens.
Successful
exploitation may allow an attacker to subsequently execute privileged
management actions, enable unauthorized administrative access and temporary
disruption of device services, resulting in a denial-of-service (DoS)
condition.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-08-20 13:31 UTC
CWE
- CWE-287 - Improper Authentication
Assigner
References
5 references
Impacted products
2 products
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TP-Link Systems Inc. | Tapo C200 v5 |
Affected:
0 , < V5_1.4.6 Build 260709 Rel.27675n
(custom)
|
guessed | |
| TP-Link Systems Inc | Tapo C120 v1 |
Affected:
0 , < 1.9.3 Build 260521
(custom)
|
guessed |
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