CVE-2025-8627: kp303 Missing Auth — Fix

Description

The TP-Link KP303 Smartplug can be issued unauthenticated protocol commands that may cause unintended power-off condition and potential information leak. This issue affects TP-Link KP303 (US) Smartplug: before 1.1.0.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-306 Missing Authentication

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
tp-link	kp303_firmware	< 1.1.0
tp-link	kp303	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/4619/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-8627? +

The TP-Link KP303 Smartplug can be issued unauthenticated protocol commands that may cause unintended power-off condition and potential information leak. This issue affects TP-Link KP303 (US) Smartplug: before 1.1.0. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-8627? +

CVE-2025-8627 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-2025-8627? +

CVE-2025-8627 affects products from tp-link, specifically: kp303, kp303_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-8627? +

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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