What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-27098?

CVE-2023-27098 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Tapo are affected by CVE-2023-27098?

CVE-2023-27098 presents notable security risk, a cleartext storage vulnerability rated CVSS 7.5. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-27098?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-27098. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2023-27098?

Within 30 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Tapo CVE-2023-27098

HIGH

Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information (CWE-312)

2024-01-09 cve@mitre.org

TP-Link Information Disclosure Tapo

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:34 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Jun 18, 2025 - 17:15 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Jan 09, 2024 - 02:15 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionNVD

TP-Link Tapo APK up to v2.12.703 uses hardcoded credentials for access to the login panel.

AnalysisAI

TP-Link Tapo APK up to v2.12.703 uses hardcoded credentials for access to the login panel. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-312. TP-Link Tapo APK up to v2.12.703 uses hardcoded credentials for access to the login panel. Affected products include: Tp-Link Tapo.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.