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TP-Link Tapo C225 (V2)
Release Date: 2023-02-20 • Status:
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Security Evaluation
1. Device Security
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Value
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Proof
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Comment
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| Known hardware tampering
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None
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π Proof
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Hardware-tampering exposure has not been established from the reviewed sources.
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| Known vulnerabilities
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None
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π Proof
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CVE-2025-14553 concerns older versions of the companion Tapo App. The advisory does not establish a C225 V2 firmware vulnerability.
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| Prior attacks
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None
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π Proof
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The frequency of documented attacks specifically involving C225 V2 has not been established.
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| Updatability
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Very common
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π Proof
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Multiple firmware updates have been published for C225 V2, including security improvements. This rating reflects the documented update history.
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| Category Score
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Score: 1 / 3
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2. System Security
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Value
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Proof
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Comment
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| Authentication with other systems
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Partial
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π Proof
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Third-party access requires separate camera credentials. Complete mutual authentication across all supported integrations has not been established.
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| Communications
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Encrypted with up-to-date encryption
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π Proof
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The manufacturer documents AES-128 and SSL/TLS support. This does not establish equivalent encryption for every supported communication path. The assessed connection type must be specified.
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| Storage
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No encryption
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π Proof
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Encryption of data stored in the device's flash has not been verified. microSD encryption support varies by model and has not been confirmed for C225 V2. Transport encryption is not treated as proof of storage encryption.
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| Category Score
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Score: 2 / 3
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3. User Authentication
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Value
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Proof
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Comment
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| Account management
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Full
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π Proof
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Creation, modification and deletion of camera credentials are documented. Shared access is also available through the Tapo ecosystem. Complete least-privilege account management on C225 V2 has not been established.
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| Authentication
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Secure
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https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/3395/ π Proof
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Optional two-step verification is available for TP-Link ID sign-ins. Local camera credentials are separate. App-level two-step verification alone does not establish secure authentication across all device access paths.
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| Brute-force protection
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Exist
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π Proof
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Model-specific failed-login limits or account lockout mechanisms have not been verified. Two-step verification alone is not treated as proof of brute-force protection.
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| Event logging
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Partial logging
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π Proof
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Provisional rating based on documented Tapo App account login activity. Complete camera-access audit logging has not been established.
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| Passwords
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Require change after setup
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π Proof
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Camera credentials are user-created. Mandatory changes to pre-installed passwords after setup and enforced complexity requirements matching the available rating options have not been established.
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| Category Score
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Score: 2 / 3
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Technical Specifications
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Details
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| Operating System & App
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LEAVE BLANK (Companion App: Tapo (iOS and Android))
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| Hardware (CPU / GPU)
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CPU: LEAVE BLANK • GPU: LEAVE BLANK
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| Memory & Storage
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Memory: LEAVE BLANK • Storage: microSD card up to 512 GB; optional Tapo Care cloud storage
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| Power, Battery & Charging
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Battery: N/A β DC-powered • Power: 12 V DC, 1.0 A; typical power consumption: 4 W; maximum: 7 W • Charging: N/A β DC-powered
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| Display & Camera
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Display: N/A β no built-in display • Camera: 4 MP; 2688 Γ 1520 resolution; 1/2.9-inch CMOS sensor; F1.6 aperture; infrared night vision
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| Sound & Connectivity
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Sound: Built-in microphone and speaker; two-way audio • Connectivity: 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi; IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ax; no Ethernet port
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| Physical (Dimensions & Mass)
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Dimensions: 80 Γ 80 Γ 112 mm • Mass: 312.12 g
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This draft reviews the TP-Link Tapo C225 hardware version V2 using public manufacturer documentation and the Wiki-IoT methodology. Ratings are limited to the functions and communication paths explicitly described in the cited sources. Optional Tapo app two-step verification is not assumed to protect all local camera interfaces. CVE-2025-14553 concerns older companion-app versions and is not presented as a confirmed C225 V2 firmware vulnerability. Hardware-tampering ratings, model-specific vulnerability applicability, prior attacks, internal-flash encryption, local brute-force protection and mandatory password-change behavior remain unresolved. References attached to unresolved criteria provide context rather than proof of a selected rating. This assessment has not been validated through hands-on testing and is not yet a complete classification.
