TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug Mini (EP25)

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TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug Mini (EP25)
Security Grade
   
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Kasa Smart Plug Mini
   Brand: TP-Link (Parent: TP-Link Systems Inc.)
   Category: Smart Plug • Model / Gen: EP25 series EP25
   Release Date: 2021-06-15 • Status: In sale
   Classification Date:  • Official Website

Security Evaluation

1. Device Security

Criterion Value Proof Comment
Known hardware tampering Rare πŸ”— Proof Sealed consumer device; physical tampering possible but uncommon.
Known vulnerabilities Rare πŸ”— Proof Occasional CVEs patched via firmware.
Prior attacks Rare πŸ”— Proof No widespread targeted attacks; some research PoCs exist.
Updatability Very common πŸ”— Proof Automatic firmware updates via Kasa app.
Category Score Score: 2 / 3

2. System Security

Criterion Value Proof Comment
Authentication with other systems Partial πŸ”— Proof Integrates with Alexa, Google Assistant via cloud APIs.
Communications Encrypted with up-to-date encryption πŸ”— Proof TLS for cloud; local Wi-Fi communication secured.
Storage Encrypted with up-to-date encryption πŸ”— Proof Cloud-stored schedule and usage data encrypted.
Category Score Score: 2 / 3

3. User Authentication

Criterion Value Proof Comment
Account management Full πŸ”— Proof Kasa account with single-user profile; limited multi-user.
Authentication Secure πŸ”— Proof Account-based authentication; device pairing via app.
Brute-force protection Exist πŸ”— Proof Account-level rate limiting.
Event logging Access event logged πŸ”— Proof Basic device activity logs in app.
Passwords Require change after setup with complexity requirements πŸ”— Proof Kasa account password can be changed.
Category Score Score: 1 / 3

Technical Specifications

Property Details
Operating System & App Proprietary embedded (Companion App: Kasa Smart (Android/iOS))
Hardware (CPU / GPU) CPU: Not publicly specified • GPU: N/A
Memory & Storage Memory: Not publicly specified • Storage: Not publicly specified
Power, Battery & Charging Battery: N/A (AC powered) • Power: 120V AC • Charging: N/A
Display & Camera Display: N/A • Camera: None
Sound & Connectivity Sound: None • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz
Physical (Dimensions & Mass) Dimensions: 2.6 x 1.5 x 1.5 in • Mass: 0.2 lb