CVE-2026-8714: A denial-of-service vulnerability exists in the RTSP server component of TP-Link Tapo C520WS v2 due to imprope

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-8714?

tapo c520ws firmware: upgrade to 1.2.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-8714 being exploited?

CVE-2026-8714 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-2026-8714 affect?

CVE-2026-8714 affects tapo c520ws firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). A denial-of-service vulnerability exists in the RTSP server component of TP-Link Tapo C520WS v2 due to improper handling of syntactically invalid input. Crafted inputs can trigger a processing error, causing the RTSP service to enter non-r

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-8714?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2026-8714 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 exists in the RTSP server component of TP-Link Tapo C520WS v2 due to improper handling of syntactically invalid input. Crafted inputs can trigger a processing error, causing the RTSP service to enter non-responsive state. Successful exploitation may cause the RTSP in a denial-of-service condition.

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	0.2% (top 89%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2026-06-05
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): TPLink · Vendor: tp-link

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-05 17:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 11:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tp-link tapo c520ws firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.2.6

Fixed in: 1.2.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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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-2026-8714?

tapo c520ws firmware: upgrade to 1.2.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-8714 being exploited?

CVE-2026-8714 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-2026-8714 affect?

CVE-2026-8714 affects tapo c520ws firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). A denial-of-service vulnerability exists in the RTSP server component of TP-Link Tapo C520WS v2 due to improper handling of syntactically invalid input. Crafted inputs can trigger a processing error, causing the RTSP service to enter non-r

How urgent is CVE-2026-8714?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

TP-Link vulnerabilities

References

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