CVE-2020-10231

Name: CVE-2020-10231
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-01T14:15:14.727+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-10231 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. TP-Link NC200 through 2.1.8_Build_171109, NC210 through 1.0.9_Build_171214, NC220 through 1.3.0_Build_180105, NC230 through 1.3.0_Build_171205, NC250 through 1.3.0_Build_171205, NC260 through 1.5.1_Build_190805, and NC450 through 1.5.0_Build_181022 devices allow a remote NULL Pointer Dereference.. EPSS estimates a 3.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

TP-Link NC200 through 2.1.8_Build_171109, NC210 through 1.0.9_Build_171214, NC220 through 1.3.0_Build_180105, NC230 through 1.3.0_Build_171205, NC250 through 1.3.0_Build_171205, NC260 through 1.5.1_Build_190805, and NC450 through 1.5.0_Build_181022 devices allow a remote NULL Pointer Dereference.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.68%

88.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Tp-Link	Nc450 Firmware	1.1.1	160928
Tp-Link	Nc450 Firmware	1.1.2	161013
Tp-Link	Nc450 Firmware	1.1.6	161124
Tp-Link	Nc450 Firmware	1.5.0	181022
Tp-Link	Nc260 Firmware	1.0.5	160804
Tp-Link	Nc260 Firmware	1.0.6	161114
Tp-Link	Nc260 Firmware	1.5.1	190805
Tp-Link	Nc250 Firmware	1.3.0	171205
Tp-Link	Nc230 Firmware	1.3.0	171205
Tp-Link	Nc220 Firmware	1.1.12	160321 A
Tp-Link	Nc220 Firmware	1.1.14	161219
Tp-Link	Nc220 Firmware	1.2.0	170516
Tp-Link	Nc220 Firmware	1.3.0	180105
Tp-Link	Nc210 Firmware	1.0.9	171214
Tp-Link	Nc200 Firmware	2.1.6	160108 A
Tp-Link	Nc200 Firmware	2.1.7	160315 A
Tp-Link	Nc200 Firmware	2.1.8	171109

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157048/TP-LINK-Cloud-Cameras-NCXXX-Remote-NULL-Pointer-Dereference.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Apr/5Exploit, Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Mar/54Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157048/TP-LINK-Cloud-Cameras-NCXXX-Remote-NULL-Pointer-Dereference.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Apr/5Exploit, Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Mar/54Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 1, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-10231?

How severe is CVE-2020-10231?

CVE-2020-10231 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-10231?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-10231?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST