CVE-2022-41505: Medium severity tp-link tapo c200 vulnerability
Published Jan 23, 2023
·Updated
An access control issue on TP-LInk Tapo C200 V1 devices allows physically proximate attackers to obtain root access by connecting to the UART pins, interrupting the boot process, and setting an init=/bin/sh value.
Affected Software
4 affected components
TP-Link Tapo C200 V1 Firmware
TP-Link Tapo C200 V1
All of the following
TP-Link Tapo C200 V1 Firmware
TP-Link Tapo C200 V1
Event History
Jan 23, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-41505?
CVE-2022-41505 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the ability for attackers to gain root access.
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-41505?
To mitigate CVE-2022-41505, ensure that physical access to the device is restricted and apply any firmware updates provided by TP-Link.
3
What devices are affected by CVE-2022-41505?
CVE-2022-41505 specifically affects TP-Link Tapo C200 V1 devices.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-41505?
CVE-2022-41505 is an access control vulnerability that allows attackers to manipulate device settings directly.
5
Can CVE-2022-41505 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2022-41505 requires physical proximity to the device for exploitation.