What is the severity of CVE-2024-31340?

CVE-2024-31340 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2024-31340?

To mitigate CVE-2024-31340, update TP-Link Tether to version 4.5.13 or TP-Link Tapo to version 3.3.6 or later.

Can CVE-2024-31340 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-31340 can be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker.

What type of attack does CVE-2024-31340 enable?

CVE-2024-31340 enables a man-in-the-middle attack, allowing an attacker to eavesdrop on encrypted communications.

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CVE-2024-31340

medium

4.8

22/5/2024

2/8/2024

CVE-2024-31340

Q: What systems are affected by CVE-2024-31340?

CVE-2024-31340 affects TP-Link Tether versions prior to 4.5.13 and TP-Link Tapo versions prior to 3.3.6.

First published: Wed May 22 2024(Updated: )

TP-Link Tether versions prior to 4.5.13 and TP-Link Tapo versions prior to 3.3.6 do not properly validate certificates, which may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to eavesdrop on an encrypted communication via a man-in-the-middle attack.

Credit: vultures@jpcert.or.jp

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
TP-Link Tether	<4.5.13
TP-Link Tapo	<3.3.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-31340?
CVE-2024-31340 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-31340?
To mitigate CVE-2024-31340, update TP-Link Tether to version 4.5.13 or TP-Link Tapo to version 3.3.6 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-31340?
CVE-2024-31340 affects TP-Link Tether versions prior to 4.5.13 and TP-Link Tapo versions prior to 3.3.6.
Can CVE-2024-31340 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-31340 can be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker.
What type of attack does CVE-2024-31340 enable?
CVE-2024-31340 enables a man-in-the-middle attack, allowing an attacker to eavesdrop on encrypted communications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-31340?
CVE-2024-31340 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-31340?
To mitigate CVE-2024-31340, update TP-Link Tether to version 4.5.13 or TP-Link Tapo to version 3.3.6 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-31340?
CVE-2024-31340 affects TP-Link Tether versions prior to 4.5.13 and TP-Link Tapo versions prior to 3.3.6.
Can CVE-2024-31340 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-31340 can be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker.
What type of attack does CVE-2024-31340 enable?
CVE-2024-31340 enables a man-in-the-middle attack, allowing an attacker to eavesdrop on encrypted communications.