CVE-2026-15316: An improper input validation vulnerability in the configuration service for processing encrypted credential data has…

CVE-2026-15316 · Severity: medium · CVSS 6.5 · Published 2026-08-18

An improper input validation vulnerability in the configuration service for processing encrypted credential data has been identified in Tapo C200 v5.  An attacker can send oversized crypted ciphertext values that may trigger exception handling failures, due to insufficient validation, causing the affected device to crash or restart.

Successful exploitation may temporarily disrupt HTTPS management and monitoring functionality, resulting in a denial-of-service (DoS) condition until the service recovers.

Technologies: TP-Link Tapo C200. Vendors: TP-Link.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-15316 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-15316 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-15316?
Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 6.5, published 18 August 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
TP-Link Tapo C200, TP-Link Tapo C200 Firmware. The advisory does not name versions.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-15316?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-15316?
Check whether you run TP-Link Tapo C200 or TP-Link Tapo C200 Firmware. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Affected products

  • TP-Link Tapo C200
  • TP-Link Tapo C200 Firmware

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