How severe is CVE-2023-35717?

CVE-2023-35717 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-35717 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-35717?

CVE-2023-35717 affects Tp-link Tapo C210 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-35717?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2023-35717 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-35717 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-39716.

When was CVE-2023-35717 published?

CVE-2023-35717 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-35717

CVE-2023-35717 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tp-link Tapo C210 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-640.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-39716
Weakness: CWE-640
Affected product: Tp-link Tapo C210 Firmware
Published: 2024-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

TP-Link Tapo C210 Password Recovery Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of TP-Link Tapo C210 IP cameras. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the password recovery mechanism. The issue results from reliance upon the secrecy of the password derivation algorithm when generating a recovery password. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. . Was ZDI-CAN-20484.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-35717?: TP-Link Tapo C210 Password Recovery Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of TP-Link Tapo C210 IP cameras. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the password recovery mechanism. The issue results from reliance upon the secrecy of the password derivation algorithm when generating a recovery password. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. . Was ZDI-CAN-20484.
How severe is CVE-2023-35717?: CVE-2023-35717 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-35717 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-35717?: CVE-2023-35717 affects Tp-link Tapo C210 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-35717?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-35717 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-35717 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-39716.
When was CVE-2023-35717 published?: CVE-2023-35717 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-895/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tapo_c210_firmware:1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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