Vulnerability identifier: #VU89786

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-31340

CWE-ID: CWE-295

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
TP-Link Tether
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
TP-Link Tapo
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper server certificate verification. A remote attacker can perform a man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack and eavesdrop on an encrypted communication.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tplink.tether
http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tplink.iot
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN29471697/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.