Experts warn: it is too easy to steal WiFi access key from TalkTalk ‘s Super Routers

guest · May 23, 2018

Experts warn: it is too easy to steal WiFi access key from TalkTalk ‘s Super Routers
Home Wi-Fi networks in the UK using Super Router provided by TalkTalk ISP are affected by a vulnerability that exposes them to cyber attacks.
May 23, 2018
https://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/72805/laws-and-regulations/talktalk-super-routers-flaws.html

Security researchers at software house IndigoFuzz have discovered a security flaw in the implementation of the WPS feature of the TalkTalk Super Router that can be exploited to compromise to steal the gateway’s wireless network password and take over them.

Experts reported the issue to TalkTalk ISP back in 2014, but currently the vulnerability is still present.

The routers implement a WPS pairing option that is turned on by default, but due to the security issues affecting WPS protocol an attacker within range can easily extract the Wi-Fi password of the device by using hacking tools available online.

According to IndigoFuzz’s advisory on Monday, the routers provide a WPS pairing option that is always turned on. Because that WPS connection is insecure, an attacker within range can exploit it using readily available hacking tools (i.e. Software ‘Dumpper’ available on Sourceforge (Tested with v.91.2)), and thus extract the router’s Wi-Fi password.
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