CVE-2023-27098

Name: CVE-2023-27098
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-09T02:15:44.113+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-27098 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. TP-Link Tapo APK up to v2.12.703 uses hardcoded credentials for access to the login panel.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

TP-Link Tapo APK up to v2.12.703 uses hardcoded credentials for access to the login panel.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.46%

36.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tp-Link	Tapo	< 2.11.44

References

http://tp-lin.comBroken Link
http://tp-link.comProduct
https://github.com/c0d3x27/CVEs/tree/main/CVE-2023-27098Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.tp-link.com/support/contact-technical-support/#LiveChat-SupportProduct
http://tp-lin.comBroken Link
http://tp-link.comProduct
https://github.com/c0d3x27/CVEs/tree/main/CVE-2023-27098Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.tp-link.com/support/contact-technical-support/#LiveChat-SupportProduct

Timeline

Published: Jan 9, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-27098?

TP-Link Tapo APK up to v2.12.703 uses hardcoded credentials for access to the login panel.

How severe is CVE-2023-27098?

CVE-2023-27098 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27098?

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-2023-27098?

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Source: NVD / NIST