# CVE-2012-4366: Belkin wireless routers Surf N150 Model F7D1301v1, N900 Model F9K1104v1, N450 Model F9K1105V2, and N300 Model F7D2301v1 generate a predictab

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2012-11-20 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Belkin wireless routers Surf N150 Model F7D1301v1, N900 Model F9K1104v1, N450 Model F9K1105V2, and N300 Model F7D2301v1 generate a predictable default WPA2-PSK passphrase based on eight digits of the WAN MAC address, which allows remote attackers to access the network by sniffing the beacon frames.

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## References

- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-11/0070.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56591
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80157
- http://www.jakoblell.com/blog/2012/11/19/cve-2012-4366-insecure-default-wpa2-passphrase-in-multiple-belkin-wireless-routers/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38164

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