CVE-2025-56557: Critical severity Tuya Smart Life App vulnerability

Published Sep 16, 2025
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Updated

An issue discovered in the Tuya Smart Life App 5.6.1 allows attackers to unprivileged control Matter devices via the Matter protocol.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Tuya Smart Life App
Tuya Tuya=5.6.1

Event History

Sep 16, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-56557?

CVE-2025-56557 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for unprivileged control of Matter devices.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-56557?

To mitigate CVE-2025-56557, users should update the Tuya Smart Life App to the latest version provided by the vendor.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2025-56557?

CVE-2025-56557 affects Matter devices controlled via the Tuya Smart Life App version 5.6.1.

4

Can CVE-2025-56557 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-56557 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to gain control over devices without authentication.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2025-56557?

A patch for CVE-2025-56557 is typically released in the latest updates of the Tuya Smart Life App, so users should check for updates regularly.

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