CVE-2025-14300: CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function in TP-Link Systems Inc. Tapo C200 V3
The HTTPS service on Tapo C200 V3 exposes a connectAP interface without proper authentication. An unauthenticated attacker on the same local network segment can exploit this to modify the device’s Wi-Fi configuration, resulting in loss of connectivity and denial-of-service (DoS).
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2025-14300 in TP-Link Tapo C200 V3 involves missing authentication (CWE-306) on the HTTPS service's connectAP interface. This flaw permits an unauthenticated attacker on the local network segment to change the device's Wi-Fi configuration, causing denial-of-service by disrupting connectivity. The CVSS 4.0 score is 8.7, indicating high severity, with attack vector local network, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or vendor advisory is currently provided.
Potential Impact
An attacker on the same local network can exploit this vulnerability to modify Wi-Fi settings on the affected device without authentication. This results in denial-of-service by causing loss of network connectivity, potentially disrupting device operation and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict local network access to trusted users only and consider network segmentation to limit exposure of the device's management interface.
CVE-2025-14300: CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function in TP-Link Systems Inc. Tapo C200 V3
Description
The HTTPS service on Tapo C200 V3 exposes a connectAP interface without proper authentication. An unauthenticated attacker on the same local network segment can exploit this to modify the device’s Wi-Fi configuration, resulting in loss of connectivity and denial-of-service (DoS).
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Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2025-14300 in TP-Link Tapo C200 V3 involves missing authentication (CWE-306) on the HTTPS service's connectAP interface. This flaw permits an unauthenticated attacker on the local network segment to change the device's Wi-Fi configuration, causing denial-of-service by disrupting connectivity. The CVSS 4.0 score is 8.7, indicating high severity, with attack vector local network, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or vendor advisory is currently provided.
Potential Impact
An attacker on the same local network can exploit this vulnerability to modify Wi-Fi settings on the affected device without authentication. This results in denial-of-service by causing loss of network connectivity, potentially disrupting device operation and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict local network access to trusted users only and consider network segmentation to limit exposure of the device's management interface.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- TPLink
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-08T22:05:13.804Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6945fa2fc376abdb7e67a375
Added to database: 12/20/2025, 1:21:51 AM
Last enriched: 4/4/2026, 5:53:51 AM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 5:58:01 AM
Views: 449
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