CVE-2026-0651
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Path Traversal in TP-Link Tapo C260 Allows Local File Probing

Publication date: 2026-02-10

Last updated on: 2026-04-02

Assigner: TPLink

Description
A path traversal vulnerability was identified TP-Link Tapo C260 v1, D235 v1 and C520WS v2.6 within the HTTP server’s handling of GET requests. The server performs path normalization before fully decoding URL encoded input and falls back to using the raw path when normalization fails. An attacker can exploit this logic flaw by supplying crafted, URL encoded traversal sequences that bypass directory restrictions and allow access to files outside the intended web root. Successful exploitation may allow authenticated attackers to get disclosure of sensitive system files and credentials, while unauthenticated attackers may gain access to non-sensitive static assets.
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Published
2026-02-10
Last Modified
2026-04-02
Generated
2026-05-27
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2026-02-10
EPSS Evaluated
2026-05-25
NVD
CVE-2026-0651
Affected Vendors & Products
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Vendor Product Version / Range
tp-link tapo_c260_firmware to 1.1.9 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-22 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?

This vulnerability affects the TP-Link Tapo C260 v1 device and involves path traversal due to improper handling of specific GET request paths over HTTPS.

An attacker on the local network can exploit this flaw to probe the filesystem paths on the device without authentication.

However, the attacker cannot read, write, or execute code on the device.


How can this vulnerability impact me? :

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to determine the existence of certain files on the device by probing filesystem paths.

While this does not allow reading, writing, or executing code, it can reveal information about the device's filesystem structure.

This information disclosure could potentially aid further attacks or reconnaissance on the device.


How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:

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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?

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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?

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