Linksys Routers Found Transmitting Passwords in Cleartext

Summary:

  1. Linksys Velop Pro 6E and 7 mesh routers transmit critical information insecurely during initial installation, exposing passwords and Wi-Fi network names.

  2. Users are advised to change passwords and network names through an external web browser, as patches have been released but the current firmware status is unclear.

  3. The vulnerability was discovered by Testaankoop, who suspects third-party software in the firmware may be to blame.

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