Auth bypass in Taphome Core
CVE-2023-2759
A hidden API exists in TapHome's core platform before version 2023.2 that allows an authenticated, low privileged user to change passwords of other users without any prior knowledge. The attacker may gain full access to the device by using this vulnerability.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.006 (43.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Taphome Core
- Taphome Core_firmware
- Taphome Core Platform — versions 0.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- info@cert.vde.com (Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-2759?
- CVE-2023-2759 is a high-severity vulnerability in Taphome Core, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2023-07-17.
- How severe is CVE-2023-2759?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2023-2759 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.