PatchTheCVECVE-2025-15557: An Improper Certificate Validation vulnerability in TP-Link Tapo H100 v1 and Tapo P100 v1 allows an on-path at
CVE-2025-15557 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting tapo h100 firmware, tapo p100 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An Improper Certificate Validation vulnerability in TP-Link Tapo H100 v1 and Tapo P100 v1 allows an on-path attacker on the same network segment to intercept and modify encrypted device-cloud communications. This may compromise the confidentiality and integrity of device-to-cloud communication, enabling manipulation of device data or operations.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Adjacent network |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 90%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-295 |
| Published | 2026-02-05 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2025-15557?
tapo h100 firmware: upgrade to 1.6.1; tapo p100 firmware: upgrade to 1.2.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-15557 being exploited?
CVE-2025-15557 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2025-15557 affect?
CVE-2025-15557 affects tapo h100 firmware, tapo p100 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An Improper Certificate Validation vulnerability in TP-Link Tapo H100 v1 and Tapo P100 v1 allows an on-path attacker on the same network segment to intercept and modify encrypted device-cloud communications. This may compromise the confide
How urgent is CVE-2025-15557?
Priority 33/100. High severity
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