Access Control Flaw in TP-Link Tapo C200 V1 Devices

CVE-2022-41505

Summary

An identified access control issue in TP-Link Tapo C200 V1 devices allows unauthorized individuals in close proximity to take advantage of a weakness in the system. By connecting to the UART pins and interrupting the boot process, attackers can achieve root access by executing commands with init=/bin/sh. This flaw underscores the importance of physical security measures and highlights potential risks associated with unprotected hardware interfaces.

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