CVE-2023-49515

Name: CVE-2023-49515
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-17T02:15:06.957+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.6/10EPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-49515 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Insecure Permissiosn vulnerability in TP Link TC70 and C200 WIFI Camera v.3 firmware v.1.3.4 and fixed in v.1.3.11 allows a physically proximate attacker to obtain sensitive information via a connection to the UART pin components.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insecure Permissiosn vulnerability in TP Link TC70 and C200 WIFI Camera v.3 firmware v.1.3.4 and fixed in v.1.3.11 allows a physically proximate attacker to obtain sensitive information via a connection to the UART pin components.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.36%

28.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-922

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tp-Link	Tapo C200 Firmware	1.1.22
Tp-Link	Tapo C200 Firmware	1.3.4
Tp-Link	Tapo C200 Firmware	1.3.9
Tp-Link	Tapo Tc70 Firmware	1.1.22
Tp-Link	Tapo Tc70 Firmware	1.3.4
Tp-Link	Tapo Tc70 Firmware	1.3.9

References

https://github.com/VineethKumarM/TAPO-TC70-Unauthorized-root-access-using-UARTExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/VineethKumarM/TAPO-TC70-Unauthorized-root-access-using-UART/tree/masterExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/VineethKumarM/TAPO-TC70-Unauthorized-root-access-using-UARTExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/VineethKumarM/TAPO-TC70-Unauthorized-root-access-using-UART/tree/masterExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-49515?

How severe is CVE-2023-49515?

CVE-2023-49515 has a CVSS score of 4.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49515?

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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Source: NVD / NIST