CVE-2023-35717

TP-Link Tapo C210 Password Recovery Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Description

TP-Link Tapo C210 Password Recovery Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of TP-Link Tapo C210 IP cameras. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the password recovery mechanism. The issue results from reliance upon the secrecy of the password derivation algorithm when generating a recovery password. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. . Was ZDI-CAN-20484.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Third-Party Advisory zerodayinitiative.com
Affected: TP-Link Tapo C210
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-895/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-35717?
CVE-2023-35717 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-35717?
To fix CVE-2023-35717, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-35717 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-35717 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-35717?
CVE-2023-35717 affects TP-Link Tapo C210.
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