PatchTheCVECVE-2025-8627: The TP-Link KP303 Smartplug can be issued unauthenticated protocol commands that may cause unintended power-of
CVE-2025-8627 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting kp303 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The TP-Link KP303 Smartplug can be issued unauthenticated protocol commands that may cause unintended power-off condition and potential information leak. This issue affects TP-Link KP303 (US) Smartplug: before 1.1.0.
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 | 0.3% (top 75%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-306 |
| Published | 2025-08-25 |
| 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-2025-8627?
kp303 firmware: upgrade to 1.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-8627 being exploited?
CVE-2025-8627 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-2025-8627 affect?
CVE-2025-8627 affects kp303 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The TP-Link KP303 Smartplug can be issued unauthenticated protocol commands that may cause unintended power-off condition and potential information leak. This issue affects TP-Link KP303 (US) Smartplug: before 1.1.0.
How urgent is CVE-2025-8627?
Priority 37/100. High severity