PatchTheCVECVE-2026-34124: A denial-of-service vulnerability was identified in TP-Link Tapo C520WS v2.6 within the HTTP request path pars
CVE-2026-34124 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting tapo c520ws firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A denial-of-service vulnerability was identified in TP-Link Tapo C520WS v2.6 within the HTTP request path parsing logic. The implementation enforces length restrictions on the raw request path but does not account for path expansion performed during normalization. An attacker on the adjacent network may send a crafted HTTP request to cause buffer overflow and memory corruption, leading to system interruption or device reboot.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Adjacent network |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 78%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-120 |
| Published | 2026-04-02 |
| Last modified | 2026-07-24 |
Last updated 2026-07-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-34124?
tapo c520ws firmware: upgrade to 1.2.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-34124 being exploited?
CVE-2026-34124 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-2026-34124 affect?
CVE-2026-34124 affects tapo c520ws firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). A denial-of-service vulnerability was identified in TP-Link Tapo C520WS v2.6 within the HTTP request path parsing logic. The implementation enforces length restrictions on the raw request path but does not account for path expansion perform
How urgent is CVE-2026-34124?
Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
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