Description
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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| TP-Link Systems | Tapo C200 v5 | < V5_1.4.6 Build 260709 Rel.27675n | V5_1.4.6 Build 260709 Rel.27675n |
| TP-Link Systems | Tapo C120 v1 | < 1.9.3 Build 260521 | 1.9.3 Build 260521 |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
GitHub 1 repository
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HORKimhab/CVE-2026-15315 ★ 0 · Sep 15, 2026
CVE-2026-15315, CVE-2026-15316 - Draft or TODO
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
References
- https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/tapo-c200/v5/ patch
- https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/tapo-c200/v5/ patch
- https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/5248/ vendor-advisory
- https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/tapo-c120/v1.26/#Firmware-Release-Notes patch
- https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/tapo-c120/v1.26/#Firmware-Release-Notes patch