How severe is CVE-2023-38907?

CVE-2023-38907 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-38907 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38907?

CVE-2023-38907 primarily affects Tp-link Tapo. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38907?

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.

When was CVE-2023-38907 published?

CVE-2023-38907 was published on 2023-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38907

CVE-2023-38907 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tp-link Tapo with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Tp-link Tapo
Published: 2023-09-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in TPLink Smart Bulb Tapo series L530 before 1.2.4, L510E before 1.1.0, L630 before 1.0.4, P100 before 1.5.0, and Tapo Application 2.8.14 allows a remote attacker to replay old messages encrypted with a still valid session key.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38907?: An issue in TPLink Smart Bulb Tapo series L530 before 1.2.4, L510E before 1.1.0, L630 before 1.0.4, P100 before 1.5.0, and Tapo Application 2.8.14 allows a remote attacker to replay old messages encrypted with a still valid session key.
How severe is CVE-2023-38907?: CVE-2023-38907 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-38907 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38907?: CVE-2023-38907 primarily affects Tp-link Tapo. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38907?: 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.
When was CVE-2023-38907 published?: CVE-2023-38907 was published on 2023-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tapo_l530e_firmware:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tp-link:tapo:2.8.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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