CVE-2021-4045

Name: CVE-2021-4045
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-10T17:44:51.3+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 72.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-4045 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. TP-Link Tapo C200 IP camera, on its 1.1.15 firmware version and below, is affected by an unauthenticated RCE vulnerability, present in the uhttpd binary running by default as root. The exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to take full control of the camera.. EPSS estimates a 72.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

TP-Link Tapo C200 IP camera, on its 1.1.15 firmware version and below, is affected by an unauthenticated RCE vulnerability, present in the uhttpd binary running by default as root. The exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to take full control of the camera.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

72.84%

99.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tp-Link	Tapo C200 Firmware	<= 1.1.15

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/168472/TP-Link-Tapo-c200-1.1.15-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.incibe-cert.es/en/early-warning/security-advisories/tp-link-tapo-c200-remote-code-execution-vulnerabilityThird Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/168472/TP-Link-Tapo-c200-1.1.15-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.incibe-cert.es/en/early-warning/security-advisories/tp-link-tapo-c200-remote-code-execution-vulnerabilityThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 10, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-4045?

How severe is CVE-2021-4045?

CVE-2021-4045 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 72.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-4045?

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-2021-4045?

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Source: NVD / NIST