CVE-2023-35717: tapo c210 (CVSS 8.8)

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-640 CWE-640

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
tp-link	tapo_c210_firmware	All
tp-link	tapo_c210	All

References

Other References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-895/ https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-895/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-35717? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-35717? +

CVE-2023-35717 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-35717? +

CVE-2023-35717 affects products from tp-link, specifically: tapo_c210, tapo_c210_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-35717? +

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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