CVE-2021-4045
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitTP-Link Tapo C200 IP camera, on its 1.1.15 firmware version and below, is affected by an unauthenticated RCE vulnerability, present in the uhttpd binary running by default as root.
Published Mar 10, 2022 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2021-4045 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Tapo C200 Firmware (Tp-Link), Tapo C200.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Apr 1, 2022. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Tapo C200 Firmware <=1.1.15, Tapo C200 Firmware 1.1.15.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
72%
Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
TP-Link Tapo C200 IP camera, on its 1.1.15 firmware version and below, is affected by an unauthenticated RCE vulnerability, present in the uhttpd binary running by default as root. The exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to take full control of the camera.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Apr 1, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Tapo C200 FirmwareTp-Link | See advisory | 1.1.15 |
| Tapo C200 | >= 1.15 | n/a |
Patched Releases
Tapo C200 Firmware
<=1.1.15
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 10, 2022
Added to Industry KEV feed
Apr 1, 2022
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
References
- advisoryhttps://www.incibe-cert.es/en/early-warning/security-advisories/tp-link-tapo-c200-remote-code-execution-vulnerability
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/168472/TP-Link-Tapo-c200-1.1.15-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitExploitDB-51017
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
TP-Link Tapo C200 IP camera, on its 1.1.15 firmware version and below, is affected by an unauthenticated RCE vulnerability, present in the uhttpd binary running by default as root.
Affected: Tapo C200 Firmware (Tp-Link); Tapo C200 versions >= 1.15. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Apr 1, 2022.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Tapo C200 Firmware <=1.1.15, Tapo C200 Firmware 1.1.15.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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