CVE-2026-9032: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-gq3v-7fcg-vgjc
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CWE-476
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-9032 is a HIGH security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-476: NULL Pointer Dereference) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid but is null.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2026-9032 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-9032
GHSA Identifier GHSA-gq3v-7fcg-vgjc
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-476: NULL Pointer Dereference
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2026-9032

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2026-9032, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-476: NULL Pointer Dereference, where the product dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid but is null. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Tapo C120 v1 and C200 v5 contain a NULL pointer dereference in the HTTPS onboarding connect request parser.  The interface is reachable without authentication after initial setup and does not validate that a password field is present for certain authentication and encryption parameter combinations, allowing a malformed request from the same local network to crash the HTTPS service  Successful exploitation may temporarily make HTTPS management functions unavailable. Repeated malformed requests may sustain the denial-of-service condition, and recovery may in some cases require a device reboot.

References

NVD — CVE-2026-9032 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-9032
www.tp-link.com/en/support/download... WEB
https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/tapo-c120/v1.26/#Firmware-Release-Notes
www.tp-link.com/en/support/download... WEB
https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/tapo-c200/v5/#Firmware-Release-Notes
www.tp-link.com/us/support/download... WEB
https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/tapo-c120/v1.26/#Firmware-Release-Notes
www.tp-link.com/us/support/download... WEB
https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/tapo-c200/v5/#Firmware-Release-Notes
www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/5321 WEB
https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/5321

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-9032?
CVE-2026-9032 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-476: NULL Pointer Dereference.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2026-9032?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-9032?
CVE-2026-9032 is classified under CWE-476: NULL Pointer Dereference (The product dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid but is NULL.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-9032?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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