CVE-2022-41505

CVE-2022-41505 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tp-link Tapo C200 V1 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-306.

Key facts

Description

An access control issue on TP-LInk Tapo C200 V1 devices allows physically proximate attackers to obtain root access by connecting to the UART pins, interrupting the boot process, and setting an init=/bin/sh value.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-41505?
An access control issue on TP-LInk Tapo C200 V1 devices allows physically proximate attackers to obtain root access by connecting to the UART pins, interrupting the boot process, and setting an init=/bin/sh value.
How severe is CVE-2022-41505?
CVE-2022-41505 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-41505 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-41505?
CVE-2022-41505 affects Tp-link Tapo C200 V1 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-41505?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-41505 published?
CVE-2022-41505 was published on 2023-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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