CVE-2026-28521: arduino-TuyaOpen before version 1.2.1 contains an out-of-bounds memory read vulnerability in the TuyaIoT compo

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-28521?

arduino-tuyaopen: upgrade to 1.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-28521 being exploited?

CVE-2026-28521 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-28521 affect?

CVE-2026-28521 affects arduino-tuyaopen. Severity is high (CVSS 7.7). arduino-TuyaOpen before version 1.2.1 contains an out-of-bounds memory read vulnerability in the TuyaIoT component. An attacker who hijacks or controls the Tuya cloud service can issue malicious DP event data to victim devices, causing out-

Routine

HIGH 7.7UPGRADE

CVE-2026-28521 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.7) affecting arduino-tuyaopen. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

arduino-TuyaOpen before version 1.2.1 contains an out-of-bounds memory read vulnerability in the TuyaIoT component. An attacker who hijacks or controls the Tuya cloud service can issue malicious DP event data to victim devices, causing out-of-bounds memory access that may result in information disclosure or a denial-of-service condition.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.7 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 87%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-125
Published	2026-03-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: tuya

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-16 14:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tuya arduino-tuyaopen UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.2.1

Fixed in: 1.2.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy arduino-tuyaopen || rpm -q arduino-tuyaopen || arduino-tuyaopen --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade arduino-tuyaopen

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade arduino-tuyaopen

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-28521?

arduino-tuyaopen: upgrade to 1.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-28521 being exploited?

CVE-2026-28521 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-28521 affect?

CVE-2026-28521 affects arduino-tuyaopen. Severity is high (CVSS 7.7). arduino-TuyaOpen before version 1.2.1 contains an out-of-bounds memory read vulnerability in the TuyaIoT component. An attacker who hijacks or controls the Tuya cloud service can issue malicious DP event data to victim devices, causing out-

How urgent is CVE-2026-28521?

Priority 30/100. High severity

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