CVE-2023-27098

HIGH

Published Jan 9, 2024 Modified Jun 18, 2025 CWE-312

Description

TP-Link Tapo APK up to v2.12.703 uses hardcoded credentials for access to the login panel.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-312 CWE-312

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
tp-link	tapo	< 2.11.44
tp-link	tapo_c200	All

References

Exploits

https://github.com/c0d3x27/CVEs/tree/main/CVE-2023-27098 https://github.com/c0d3x27/CVEs/tree/main/CVE-2023-27098

Other References

http://tp-lin.com http://tp-link.com https://www.tp-link.com/support/contact-technical-support/#LiveChat-Support http://tp-lin.com http://tp-link.com https://www.tp-link.com/support/contact-technical-support/#LiveChat-Support

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-27098? +

TP-Link Tapo APK up to v2.12.703 uses hardcoded credentials for access to the login panel. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-27098? +

CVE-2023-27098 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-27098? +

CVE-2023-27098 affects products from tp-link, specifically: tapo, tapo_c200. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-27098? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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