TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug KP115

TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug KP115
Security Grade B Calculator v1	TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug KP115 Brand: TP-Link (Parent: TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd.) Category: Smart Plug • Model / Gen: 115 KP115 Release Date: 2018-09-13 • Status: In sale Classification Date: 2025-10-13 • Official Website

Security Evaluation

1. Device Security

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Known hardware tampering	None	🔗 Proof	Enclosed hardware design with no public reports of physical tampering.
Known vulnerabilities	Rare	https://www.tp-link.com/support/security-advisories/ 🔗 Proof	Occasional low-risk vulnerabilities fixed by TP-Link through firmware updates.
Prior attacks	None	🔗 Proof	No known large-scale attacks targeting this device.
Updatability	Very common	🔗 Proof	Supports manual and automatic firmware updates via the Kasa App.
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

2. System Security

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Authentication with other systems	Partial	[https://www.kasa smart.com/integrations/(https://www.kasa smart.com/integrations/) 🔗 Proof]	Integrates with major voice assistants and automation platforms via APIs.
Communications	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	https://www.tp-link.com/security/ 🔗 Proof	Data transmission between the plug and Kasa servers uses encryption.
Storage	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	🔗 Proof	Stores basic settings locally; no user data stored on the device.
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

3. User Authentication

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Account management	Basic	🔗 Proof	Managed via Kasa Account with basic registration and device binding.
Authentication	Secure	🔗 Proof	Uses account password and device-specific pairing codes for authentication.
Brute-force protection	Basic	🔗 Proof	Limits failed login attempts on the Kasa Account to prevent brute-force attacks.
Event logging	Access event logged	🔗 Proof	Logs power state changes and device access in the Kasa App.
Passwords	Require change after setup with complexity requirements	🔗 Proof	Kasa Account password must include uppercase/lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

Technical Specifications

Property	Details
Operating System & App	Custom embedded system (Companion App: Kasa Smart App)
Hardware (CPU / GPU)	CPU: • GPU:
Memory & Storage	Memory: • Storage:
Power, Battery & Charging	Battery: • Power: • Charging:
Display & Camera	Display: • Camera:
Sound & Connectivity	Sound: • Connectivity:
Physical (Dimensions & Mass)	Dimensions: 2.1 x 1.7 x 1.1 inches • Mass: Approx. 2.8 oz