CVE-2020-12110
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 14.40%
Last modified
CVE-2020-12110 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Certain TP-Link devices have a Hardcoded Encryption Key. This affects NC200 2.1.9 build 200225, N210 1.0.9 build 200304, NC220 1.3.0 build 200304, NC230 1.3.0 build 200304, NC250 1.3.0 build 200304, NC260 1.5.2 build 200304, and NC450 1.5.3 build 200304.. EPSS estimates a 14.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Certain TP-Link devices have a Hardcoded Encryption Key. This affects NC200 2.1.9 build 200225, N210 1.0.9 build 200304, NC220 1.3.0 build 200304, NC230 1.3.0 build 200304, NC250 1.3.0 build 200304, NC260 1.5.2 build 200304, and NC450 1.5.3 build 200304.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tp-Link | Nc200 Firmware | 2.1.6 | 160108 B |
| Tp-Link | Nc200 Firmware | 2.1.9 | 200225 |
| Tp-Link | Nc210 Firmware | 1.0.3 | 160229 |
| Tp-Link | Nc210 Firmware | 1.0.4 | 160412 |
| Tp-Link | Nc210 Firmware | 1.0.9 | 200304 |
| Tp-Link | Nc220 Firmware | 1.2.0 | 170516 |
| Tp-Link | Nc220 Firmware | 1.3.0 | 180105 |
| Tp-Link | Nc230 Firmware | 1.0.3 | 160108 |
| Tp-Link | Nc230 Firmware | 1.2.1 | 170515 |
| Tp-Link | Nc230 Firmware | 1.3.0 | 200304 |
| Tp-Link | Nc250 Firmware | 1.0.8 | 160108 |
| Tp-Link | Nc250 Firmware | 1.0.10 | 160321 |
| Tp-Link | Nc250 Firmware | 1.2.1 | 170515 |
| Tp-Link | Nc250 Firmware | 1.3.0 | 200304 |
| Tp-Link | Nc260 Firmware | 1.0.5 | 160804 |
| Tp-Link | Nc260 Firmware | 1.0.6 | 161114 |
| Tp-Link | Nc260 Firmware | 1.4.1 | 180720 |
| Tp-Link | Nc260 Firmware | 1.5.0 | 181123 |
| Tp-Link | Nc260 Firmware | 1.5.2 | 200304 |
| Tp-Link | Nc450 Firmware | 1.0.15 | 160920 |
| Tp-Link | Nc450 Firmware | 1.1.2 | 161013 |
| Tp-Link | Nc450 Firmware | 1.3.4 | 171130 |
| Tp-Link | Nc450 Firmware | 1.5.3 | 200304 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157532/TP-LINK-Cloud-Cameras-NCXXX-Hardcoded-Encryption-Key.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/May/3Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157532/TP-LINK-Cloud-Cameras-NCXXX-Hardcoded-Encryption-Key.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/May/3Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-12110?
Certain TP-Link devices have a Hardcoded Encryption Key. This affects NC200 2.1.9 build 200225, N210 1.0.9 build 200304, NC220 1.3.0 build 200304, NC230 1.3.0 build 200304, NC250 1.3.0 build 200304, NC260 1.5.2 build 200304, and NC450 1.5.3 build 200304.
How severe is CVE-2020-12110?
CVE-2020-12110 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 14.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12110?
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.
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