TP-Link Tapo C200 Wi-Fi Camera
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TP-Link Tapo C200 Pan/Tilt Home Security Wi-Fi Camera
Brand: TP-Link (Tapo) (Parent: TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd.) Category: Security camera • Model / Gen: Original C200 (multiple hardware versions) Tapo C200 Release Date: 2020-09-01 • Status: In sale Classification Date: • Official Website | |
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Security Evaluation
1. Device Security
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Known hardware tampering | Rare | π Proof | Standard indoor camera; disassembly needed to access internals. |
| Known vulnerabilities | Very common | [1][ https://services.nvd.nist.gov/rest/json/cves/2.0?cveId=CVE-2021-4045][2]π Proof | CVE-2021-4045 unauth RCE; CVE-2025-8065 RCE; CVE-2025-14300 auth bypass; CVE-2026-15315 replay auth bypass. |
| Prior attacks | Very common | π Proof | Mass-scanned consumer camera repeatedly weaponized on the LAN. |
| Updatability | Rare | π Proof | Patches released but older hardware versions lag and some reach EOL. |
| Category Score | Score: 3 / 3 | ||
2. System Security
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authentication with other systems | Partial | π Proof | TP-Link ID cloud account; weak local ONVIF authentication. |
| Communications | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | π Proof | AES-128 / TLS 1.2 cloud channel. |
| Storage | Encrypted with obselete encryption | π Proof | Local SD recording not strongly encrypted at rest. |
| Category Score | Score: 2 / 3 | ||
3. User Authentication
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Account management | Basic | π Proof | TP-Link ID account management. |
| Authentication | Basic | β | Cloud account; device-local authentication bypass exists (CVE-2026-15315). |
| Brute-force protection | Basic | π Proof | Cloud rate limiting; device-side protection weak. |
| Event logging | Partial logging | π Proof | Limited event history in the app. |
| Passwords | Require change after setup | π Proof | TP-Link ID set at setup; no on-device default credential. |
| Category Score | Score: 2 / 3 | ||
Technical Specifications
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Operating System & App | (Companion App: ) |
| Hardware (CPU / GPU) | CPU: • GPU: |
| Memory & Storage | Memory: • Storage: |
| Power, Battery & Charging | Battery: No (mains powered) • Power: 9V DC power adapter (mains) • Charging: No |
| Display & Camera | Display: No • Camera: Yes, 1080p pan/tilt, IR night vision; microSD slot |
| Sound & Connectivity | Sound: Yes (microphone + speaker, 2-way audio) • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n |
| Physical (Dimensions & Mass) | Dimensions: • Mass: |