Cleartext Wi-Fi Password Transmission in Linksys Velop Routers

CVE-2024-40750

Summary

Linksys Velop Pro 6E and 7 models have a significant flaw that causes Wi-Fi passwords to be transmitted in cleartext during app-based setup. This security lapse allows potential attackers to intercept sensitive information while it traverses the public internet, exposing users to unauthorized access to their Wi-Fi networks.

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