CVE-2026-28520: arduino-TuyaOpen WiFiMulti Single-Byte Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution

Published Mar 15, 2026
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Updated

arduino-TuyaOpen before version 1.2.1 contains a single-byte buffer overflow vulnerability in the WiFiMulti component. When the victim's smart hardware connects to an attacker-controlled AP hotspot, the attacker can exploit the overflow to execute arbitrary code on the affected embedded device.

Affected Software

2 affected components
arduino/arduino-TuyaOpen<1.2.1
Tuya arduino-TuyaOpen<1.2.1

Event History

Mar 15, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:35 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Mar 16, 2026
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-28520?

CVE-2026-28520 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-28520?

The recommended fix for CVE-2026-28520 is to upgrade to arduino-TuyaOpen version 1.2.1 or later.

3

What does CVE-2026-28520 exploit?

CVE-2026-28520 exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability in the WiFiMulti component when connecting to an attacker-controlled WiFi access point.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-28520?

CVE-2026-28520 affects users of arduino-TuyaOpen versions prior to 1.2.1.

5

What are the consequences of CVE-2026-28520 if unpatched?

If unpatched, CVE-2026-28520 can lead to remote code execution on vulnerable devices when they connect to malicious networks.

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