CVE-2026-12760: Denial-of-Service Vulnerability via Malformed IPv4 Fragmentation Handling in TP-Link Tapo C200

Published Jun 24, 2026
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Updated

A denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerability has been identified in Tapo C200 v3 in the network packet handling logic due to improper handling of IPv4 fragmented packets.  An unauthenticated adjacent attacker can send crafted packets to cause excessive resource consumption, leading to instability of the device.Successful exploitation can remotely trigger a temporary denial-of-service condition, causing the camera to become unresponsive and resulting in intermittent loss of video monitoring and recording.

Affected Software

13 affected components
TP-Link Tapo C200=v3
All of the following
Any of the following
TP-Link Tapo C200 Firmware=1.3.3-build_230228
TP-Link Tapo C200 Firmware=1.3.4-build_230424
TP-Link Tapo C200 Firmware=1.3.5-build_230717
TP-Link Tapo C200 Firmware=1.3.7-build_230920
TP-Link Tapo C200 Firmware=1.3.9-build_231019
TP-Link Tapo C200 Firmware=1.3.11-build_231115
TP-Link Tapo C200 Firmware=1.3.13-build_240327
TP-Link Tapo C200 Firmware=1.3.14-build_240513
TP-Link Tapo C200 Firmware=1.3.15-build_240715
TP-Link Tapo C200 Firmware=1.4.1-build_241212
TP-Link Tapo C200 Firmware=1.4.2-build_250313
TP-Link Tapo C200=3

Event History

Jun 24, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:10 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-12760?

CVE-2026-12760 has a risk score of 37, indicating a potential denial-of-service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-12760?

To mitigate CVE-2026-12760, update the TP-Link Tapo C200 to the latest firmware version provided by the manufacturer.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-12760?

CVE-2026-12760 is classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting the handling of malformed IPv4 fragmentation.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2026-12760?

An unauthenticated adjacent attacker can exploit CVE-2026-12760 by sending crafted packets to the TP-Link Tapo C200.

5

What impact does CVE-2026-12760 have on the TP-Link Tapo C200?

CVE-2026-12760 can lead to excessive resource consumption, causing instability and denial-of-service conditions on the device.

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