A path traversal vulnerability was identified TP-Link Tapo C260 v1, D235 v1 and C520WS v2.6 within the HTTP server’s handling of GET requests. The server performs path normalization before fully decoding URL encoded input and falls back to using the raw path when normalization fails. An attacker can exploit this logic flaw by supplying crafted, URL encoded traversal sequences that bypass directory restrictions and allow access to files outside the intended web root.
Successful exploitation may allow authenticated attackers to get disclosure of sensitive system files and credentials, while unauthenticated attackers may gain access to non-sensitive static assets.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Adjacent
Requires local network access
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Attack Requirements
None
No additional conditions
Privileges Required
Low
Basic privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
None
No data modification
Availability
None
No disruption
CVSS Vector v4.0
Weakness Type (CWE)
Vulnerable Products 2
| Configuration | From (including) | Up to (excluding) |
|---|---|---|
|
Tp-Link Tapo_C260_Firmware
cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tapo_c260_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
|
— |
1.1.9
|
|
Tp-Link Tapo_C260
cpe:2.3:h:tp-link:tapo_c260:1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
|
— | — |
References 6
https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/tapo-c260/v1/
f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630
https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/tapo-c260/v1/
f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630
https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/4960/
f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630
https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/tapo-d235/
f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630
https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/tapo-c520ws/
NVD
https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/tapo-c520ws/
NVD