How severe is CVE-2025-10991?

CVE-2025-10991 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.0, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2025-10991 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-10991?

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-2025-10991 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-10991 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-31665.

When was CVE-2025-10991 published?

CVE-2025-10991 was published on 2025-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-10991

CVE-2025-10991 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.0. 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

Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 7.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-31665
Weakness: CWE-306
Published: 2025-09-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The attacker may obtain root access by connecting to the UART port and this vulnerability requires the attacker to have the physical access to the device. This issue affects Tapo D230S1 V1.20: before 1.2.2 Build 20250907.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-10991?: The attacker may obtain root access by connecting to the UART port and this vulnerability requires the attacker to have the physical access to the device. This issue affects Tapo D230S1 V1.20: before 1.2.2 Build 20250907.
How severe is CVE-2025-10991?: CVE-2025-10991 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.0, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2025-10991 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-10991?: 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-2025-10991 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-10991 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-31665.
When was CVE-2025-10991 published?: CVE-2025-10991 was published on 2025-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/faq/4693/

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