CVE-2025-14553 Password Hash Leak Could Lead to Unauthorized Access on Tapo App via Local Network
Attackers on the local network can extract password hashes from the Tapo app to brute force credentials and gain unauthorized access to cameras.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-14553?
CVE-2025-14553 is a high-severity vulnerability in TP-Link Tapo App, published on 16 Dec 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Exposure of password hashes through an unauthenticated API response in TP-Link Tapo app on iOS and Android for Tapo cameras, allowing attackers to brute force the password in the local network. Issue can be mitigated through mobile application updates. Device firmware remains unchanged.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-14553?
How do I fix CVE-2025-14553?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-14553 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-14553 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-14553 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9v6p-xq76-q833.