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GHSA-9V6P-XQ76-Q833

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-16 21:30 – Updated: 2026-01-09 03:30

Details

Exposure of password hashes through an unauthenticated API response in TP-Link Tapo C210 V.1.8 app on iOS and Android, allowing attackers to brute force the password in the local network. Issue can be mitigated through mobile application updates. Device firmware remains unchanged.

Severity

7.0 (High)


                  
                    CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:N/SA:N

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CVE-2025-14553 (GCVE-0-2025-14553)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-12-16 18:38 – Updated: 2026-01-09 00:48

Title

Password Hash Leak Could Lead to Unauthorized Access on Tapo App via Local Network

Summary

Exposure of password hashes through an unauthenticated API response in TP-Link Tapo app on iOS and Android for Tapo cameras, allowing attackers to brute force the password in the local network. Issue can be mitigated through mobile application updates. Device firmware remains unchanged.

Severity

7 (High)


                        
                          CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:N/SA:N

SSVC

Exploitation: none Automatable: no Technical Impact: partial

CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)

CWE

CWE-200 - Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

Assigner

TPLink

References

3 references

URL	Tags
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tp-link-tapo/id1472718009
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com…
https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/4840/

Impacted products

2 products

Vendor	Product	Version
TP-Link Systems Inc.	TP-Link Tapo App	Affected: 0 , < 3.1.6 (3.1.6)
TP-Link Systems Inc.	TP-Link Tapo App	Affected: 0 , < 3.1.601 (3.1.601)

Credits

Juraj Nyíri

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GHSA-9V6P-XQ76-Q833

CVE-2025-14553 (GCVE-0-2025-14553)

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