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CVE-2026-78578

Unauthenticated do Method Onboarding Connect Allows Wi‑Fi Reconfiguration Denial of Service Vulnerability in TP-Link Tapo C120 & C200

TP-Link Systems Inc. Tapo C200 v5Network & edge
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CVSS
7.1High
ExploitationNo known exploitationNot in CISA KEV, which does not prove it is unexploitedCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)0.25%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 15% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed inNone listedNo source names a fixed version. Check the vendor advisory below
Published1 Oct 2026Updated 1 Oct 2026CVE List

What fixes it

No source in this snapshot names a fixed version. The vendor advisories under References are the place to check.

Description

Tapo C120 v1 and C200 v5 do not enforce authentication for do method HTTPS onboarding connect actions after initial setup.  An unauthenticated adjacent attacker can submit unauthorized wireless configuration parameters, causing the camera to attempt connection to a different network.

Successful exploitation disconnects the camera from its intended wireless network, making it unreachable on its management address, resulting in a denial-of-service condition.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 2

  • Tapo C200 v5affected: all versions before V5_1.4.6 Build 260709 Rel.27675nCVE List
  • Tapo C120 v1affected: all versions before V1_1.9.4 Build 260813 Rel.79754nCVE List

References 5