CVE-2026-28520
Single-Byte Buffer Overflow in Arduino-TuyaOpen WiFiMulti Enables RCE
Publication date: 2026-03-16
Last updated on: 2026-03-17
Assigner: VulnCheck
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| tuya | arduino-tuyaopen | to 1.2.1 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-193 | A product calculates or uses an incorrect maximum or minimum value that is 1 more, or 1 less, than the correct value. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-28520 is a high-severity vulnerability in arduino-TuyaOpen versions before 1.2.1. It is caused by a single-byte buffer overflow in the WiFiMulti component due to an off-by-one error (CWE-193).
This vulnerability can be exploited when the affected smart hardware connects to an attacker-controlled WiFi access point (AP) hotspot. The attacker can then leverage the overflow to execute arbitrary code remotely on the embedded device.
The exploit requires no privileges, no user interaction, and no authentication, making it particularly dangerous.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on the affected embedded device by tricking it into connecting to a malicious WiFi access point.
As a result, the attacker could take full control of the device, potentially leading to device malfunction, data theft, or using the device as a foothold for further attacks within a network.
Since the exploit requires no privileges or user interaction, it poses a significant security risk to users of vulnerable versions of arduino-TuyaOpen.
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?
To mitigate this vulnerability, immediately update arduino-TuyaOpen to version 1.2.1 or later, where the single-byte buffer overflow in the WiFiMulti component has been fixed.
Additionally, avoid connecting affected smart hardware to untrusted or attacker-controlled access point (AP) hotspots to reduce the risk of exploitation.