CVE-2026-15315
Unauthenticated Administrative Authentication Bypass via device_confirm Replay in TP-Link Tapo C200
Description
Tapo C200 v5 contains an improper authentication vulnerability within the login authentication verification module. An attacker on the local network can exploit weaknesses in challenge parameter validation to bypass normal authentication controls and obtain administrative session tokens. Successful exploitation may allow an attacker to subsequently execute privileged management actions, enable unauthorized administrative access and temporary disruption of device services, resulting in a denial-of-service (DoS) condition.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 18, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 18, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630 |
Solution
- Update device firmware to the latest version.
- Apply vendor patches for authentication vulnerabilities.
- Restrict local network access to the device.
- Monitor device for unauthorized access attempts.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-15315.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/tapo-c200/v5/ | |
| https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/tapo-c200/v5/ | |
| https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/5248/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-15315
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630
Aug. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'TP-Link Systems Inc.', 'product': 'Tapo C200 v5', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': 'V5_1.4.6 Build 260709 Rel.27675n', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description Tapo C200 v5 contains an improper authentication vulnerability within the login authentication verification module. An attacker on the local network can exploit weaknesses in challenge parameter validation to bypass normal authentication controls and obtain administrative session tokens. Successful exploitation may allow an attacker to subsequently execute privileged management actions, enable unauthorized administrative access and temporary disruption of device services, resulting in a denial-of-service (DoS) condition. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-287 Added Reference https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/tapo-c200/v5/ Added Reference https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/tapo-c200/v5/ Added Reference https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/5248/