Pixiewps

Offline WPS PIN brute-force (Pixie Dust).

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pkg: pixiewps

Pixiewps recovers the WPS PIN offline by exploiting weak randomness in some routers — far faster than online brute force.

Syntax

pixiewps -e {pke} -r {pkr} ...

Example

reaver -i wlan0mon -b BSSID -K

Reaver -K triggers the Pixie-Dust attack which uses pixiewps.

Advantages
  • Seconds vs hours when vulnerable
  • Offline
Disadvantages
  • Only weak/old routers
  • Needs capture values
Tags
#wifi#wps

Official docs: Pixiewps

Related commands

Frequently asked questions

What is Pixiewps used for?
Pixiewps recovers the WPS PIN offline by exploiting weak randomness in some routers — far faster than online brute force.
What is an example Pixiewps command?
A common example is: reaver -i wlan0mon -b BSSID -K — Reaver -K triggers the Pixie-Dust attack which uses pixiewps.
Is Pixiewps part of Kali Linux?
Yes. Pixiewps ships with Kali Linux (and Parrot OS). If missing, install it with: sudo apt install pixiewps.
What category of security tool is Pixiewps?
Pixiewps is a Wireless Attacks tool with a high-risk profile when run against a live target.

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