Description
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in arendst Tasmota v.15.3.0.3 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the tasmota/tasmota_xdrv_driver/xdrv_10_scripter.ino, fetch_jpg() function.
Published: 2026-05-27
Score: n/a
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

A buffer overflow exists in the fetch_jpg() function of the Tasmota scripter driver. The flaw permits a remote attacker to send a crafted payload that overwrites the stack and hijacks program control, leading to arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability is a classic stack overflow (CWE-120) and could allow the attacker to execute shell commands, access data, or pivot to other devices on the network.

Affected Systems

Devices running Tasmota version 15.3.0.3 or earlier are affected. The vulnerability resides in the tasmota_xdrv_driver/xdrv_10_scripter.ino component. No specific vendor or product list is available beyond the open‑source Tasmota firmware, but any IoT device that uses the vulnerable firmware revision is at risk.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score indicates a high‑severity remote code execution flaw, while the EPSS score is currently unavailable, so the precise likelihood of exploitation is unknown. The vulnerability is not yet listed in the CISA KEV catalog. As the flaw exists in publicly accessible code, an attacker can exploit it by sending a malicious HTTP request to the device’s script endpoint without authentication, provided the device is reachable from the attacker’s network. Given the potential for complete compromise, the risk is significant for any exposed Tasmota deployment.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on May 27, 2026 at 15:49 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade Tasmota firmware to version 15.3.0.4 or later to receive the buffer‑overflow fix
  • If an upgrade is not immediately possible, disable or remove the scripter module that contains the fetch_jpg() function to block the vulnerable code path
  • Implement network segmentation and firewall rules to restrict external access to the device’s HTTP endpoints, reducing the attack surface

Generated by OpenCVE AI on May 27, 2026 at 15:49 UTC.

Tracking

Sign in to view the affected projects.

Advisories

No advisories yet.

History

Wed, 27 May 2026 16:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Remote Code Execution via Buffer Overflow in Tasmota Scripter fetch_jpg()
Weaknesses CWE-120

Wed, 27 May 2026 14:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Buffer Overflow vulnerability in arendst Tasmota v.15.3.0.3 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the tasmota/tasmota_xdrv_driver/xdrv_10_scripter.ino, fetch_jpg() function.
References

Subscriptions

No data.

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2026-05-27T13:38:57.604Z

Reserved: 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z

Link: CVE-2026-38422

cve-icon Vulnrichment

No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-05-27T14:16:45.753

Modified: 2026-05-27T20:03:09.937

Link: CVE-2026-38422

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-05-27T16:00:08Z

Weaknesses