Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-27098 reports hardcoded credentials in TP-Link Tapo APK versions up to v2.12.703. In business terms, embedded credentials can let an attacker access a login panel without normal authorization controls. The public record rates this high, but published affected-product and fix details are limited.
Executive priority
Prioritize identification and update planning, especially in managed mobile environments or sites using TP-Link Tapo products. The issue is high severity because credentials embedded in software can expose sensitive access, but current public evidence is incomplete on affected scope, fixes, and exploitation.
Technical view
The CVE describes hardcoded credentials in TP-Link Tapo APK up to v2.12.703. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N, indicating unauthenticated network reachability and high confidentiality impact only. CWE is listed as CWE-312. The source metadata lists affected vendor and product as n/a.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where TP-Link Tapo APK versions up to v2.12.703 are installed or distributed internally. The CVE record does not provide package identifiers, platforms, or complete CPE data, so organizations must verify exact app inventory through device management and approved software lists.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The GitHub reference may contain researcher material, but the CVE bundle alone does not establish exploit use in the wild. Treat this as a high-risk credential exposure issue without claiming active attacks.
Researcher notes
Key gaps are affected package identity, vendor confirmation, fixed versions, and practical exposure path for the login panel. Do not infer broader TP-Link product impact from this bundle. Further analysis should stay anchored to the CVE record, TP-Link support guidance, and the referenced researcher repository.
Mitigation direction
- Check TP-Link support or advisories for a fixed Tapo app version.
- Update TP-Link Tapo APK where a vendor-approved fixed version exists.
- Remove unapproved or outdated Tapo APK versions from managed devices.
- Restrict access to related login panels wherever operationally possible.
- Monitor vendor guidance because no specific patch is named in the bundle.
Validation and detection
- Inventory devices for TP-Link Tapo APK versions up to v2.12.703.
- Confirm whether the APK source is official and currently supported.
- Review MDM records for sideloaded or unmanaged Tapo APK installations.
- Check vendor support channels for remediation status and version guidance.
- Document compensating controls where immediate update is not available.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N3.93.6CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.tp-link.com/support/contact-technical-support/#LiveChat-SupportCVE reference, mitre
- https://github.com/c0d3x27/CVEs/tree/main/CVE-2023-27098CVE reference, mitre
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Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information
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