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TP-Link Tapo C200 (V5)
Category: IP Camera • Model / Gen: V5 Tapo C200
Release Date: 2020-10-01 • Status: In sale
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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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Rare
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Requires physical access to the SD card slot or disassembly.
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| Known vulnerabilities
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Very common
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🔗 Proof
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Historically had a critical remote code execution vulnerability, though quickly patched.
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| Prior attacks
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Rare
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No widespread botnet attacks recorded compared to legacy router models.
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| Updatability
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Very common
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🔗 Proof
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Vendor provides frequent over-the-air firmware updates.
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| Category Score
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Score: 2 / 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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Full
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Requires TP-Link ID authentication for cloud access.
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| Communications
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Encrypted with up-to-date encryption
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Uses TLS for cloud data transmission and stream encryption.
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| Storage
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Encrypted with up-to-date encryption
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Local SD card storage can be encrypted via the app settings.
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| Category Score
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Score: 1 / 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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Centralized account management via TP-Link ID.
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| Authentication
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Secure
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Secure app-based login; supports strong passwords.
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| Brute-force protection
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Exist
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Account lockouts and rate limiting are implemented on the cloud login.
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| Event logging
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Access event logged
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App provides activity logs and motion detection alerts.
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| Passwords
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Require change after setup with complexity requirements
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App enforces strong password creation during initial setup.
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| Category Score
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Score: 1 / 3
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Technical Specifications
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Details
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| Operating System & App
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Linux (Tapo Firmware) (Companion App: Tapo App)
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| Hardware (CPU / GPU)
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CPU: • GPU:
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| Memory & Storage
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Memory: • Storage:
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| Power, Battery & Charging
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Battery: • Power: • Charging:
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| Display & Camera
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Display: • Camera: 1080p FHD
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| Sound & Connectivity
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Sound: Two-way audio • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz
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| Physical (Dimensions & Mass)
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Dimensions: 3.4 x 2.1 x 2.1 inches • Mass: 200g
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The TP-Link Tapo C200 is a popular consumer IP camera. While it previously suffered from a severe Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability (CVE-2021-4045), TP-Link actively patches these issues and provides frequent firmware updates. As an always-on camera, it inherently poses privacy risks and must be kept updated. Cloud communication and local storage encryption are robust. Therefore, it requires moderate security management.
