CVE-2026-0653
Access Control Bypass in TP-Link Tapo C260 Allows Unauthorized Settings Modification
Publication date: 2026-02-10
Last updated on: 2026-03-13
Assigner: TPLink
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| tp-link | tapo_c260_firmware | to 1.1.9 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-284 | The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability affects the TP-Link Tapo C260 v1 device, where a guest-level authenticated user can bypass intended access restrictions by sending specially crafted requests to a synchronization endpoint.
As a result, the attacker can modify protected device settings despite having limited privileges, allowing unauthorized changes to sensitive configuration parameters.
However, this vulnerability does not allow full code execution on the device.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker exploiting this vulnerability can manipulate the device's state by changing sensitive configuration settings without authorization.
This unauthorized modification could lead to compromised device behavior, potential security risks, and loss of control over device functions.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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