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CVE-2026-15314 TP-Link Systems Inc. CVE debrief

The Tapo P110 v1 smart Wi-Fi Plug contains an improper boundary validation vulnerability in the handling of authenticated HTTP request bodies. This may lead to a buffer overflow condition, causing the web service process to crash or stop responding, resulting in a denial-of-service condition. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation before memory copy operations, which can be exploited by sending crafted HTTP requests to the device. Organizations using Tp Link Tapo P110 v1 smart Wi-Fi Plug devices, especially those in critical infrastructure or IoT environments, should be aware of this potential vulnerability and take steps to verify and mitigate it. IT and security teams responsible for managing and securing IoT devices should prioritize assessing their exposure and implementing compensating controls if necessary. Additionally, operators of networks and systems that rely on these devices should be prepared to monitor for abnormal activity and apply vendor-provided firmware updates as soon as they become available.

Vendor
TP-Link Systems Inc.
Product
P110 v1
CVSS
HIGH 7.1
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-08-04
Original CVE updated
2026-08-07
Advisory published
2026-08-04
Advisory updated
2026-08-07

Who should care

Organizations using Tp Link Tapo P110 v1 smart Wi-Fi Plug devices, especially those in critical infrastructure or IoT environments, should be aware of this potential vulnerability and take steps to verify and mitigate it. IT and security teams responsible for managing and securing IoT devices should prioritize assessing their exposure and implementing compensating controls if necessary. Additionally, operators of networks and systems that rely on these devices should be prepared to monitor for abnormal activity and apply vendor-provided firmware updates as soon as they become available.

Technical summary

The Tapo P110 v1 smart Wi-Fi Plug contains an improper boundary validation vulnerability in the handling of authenticated HTTP request bodies. This may lead to a buffer overflow condition, causing the web service process to crash or stop responding, resulting in a denial-of-service condition. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation before memory copy operations, which can be exploited by sending crafted HTTP requests to the device.

Defensive priority

Tp Link Tapo P110 v1 smart Wi-Fi Plug devices may be vulnerable to buffer overflow attacks due to improper boundary validation in authenticated HTTP request bodies.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Inventory Tp Link Tapo P110 v1 smart Wi-Fi Plug devices for potential vulnerability
  • Apply vendor-provided firmware updates if available
  • Monitor web service process for abnormal restarts or crashes
  • Implement compensating controls to detect and prevent buffer overflow attacks
  • Review vendor documentation and security advisories to understand the full impact and potential mitigations
  • Verify the presence of affected devices in your environment and assess current patch levels
  • Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability in Tapo P110 v1 smart Wi-Fi Plug. Evidence is limited, and further verification is needed to confirm affected scope and vendor remediation. Additional review of vendor documentation and security advisories is recommended to understand the full impact and potential mitigations. Defenders should verify the presence of affected devices in their environments and assess their current patch levels.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-15314 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-15314

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-15314 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-15314

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

  • Mitigation or vendor reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/tapo-p110/v1/

    f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630 - Release Notes

  • Mitigation or vendor reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/tapo-p110/v1/

    f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630 - Release Notes

  • Mitigation or vendor reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/5220/

    f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630 - Vendor Advisory

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.