Reaver (WPS attack tool)
E111863
Reaver is a specialized Wi-Fi security tool designed to exploit vulnerabilities in the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) protocol in order to recover WPA/WPA2 passphrases.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Reaver (WPS attack tool) canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T957589 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Reaver (WPS attack tool) Context triple: [Aircrack-ng, relatedProject, Reaver (WPS attack tool)]
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A.
Aircrack‑ng
Aircrack‑ng is an open-source suite of tools used for auditing and cracking Wi‑Fi network security, including WEP and WPA/WPA2 encryption.
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B.
WPA
The WPA (Works Progress Administration) was a New Deal agency that provided millions of jobs to unemployed Americans through public works and arts projects during the Great Depression.
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C.
Wi‑Fi Protected Access
Wi‑Fi Protected Access is a family of security protocols designed to protect wireless computer networks by providing stronger data encryption and user authentication than earlier Wi‑Fi standards.
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D.
Kali Linux
Kali Linux is a Debian-based Linux distribution specifically designed for digital forensics and penetration testing, widely used by security professionals and ethical hackers.
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E.
Wi‑Fi
Wi‑Fi is a widely used wireless networking technology that allows devices to connect to the internet and communicate over local area networks using radio waves.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Reaver (WPS attack tool) Target entity description: Reaver is a specialized Wi-Fi security tool designed to exploit vulnerabilities in the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) protocol in order to recover WPA/WPA2 passphrases.
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A.
Aircrack‑ng
Aircrack‑ng is an open-source suite of tools used for auditing and cracking Wi‑Fi network security, including WEP and WPA/WPA2 encryption.
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B.
WPA
The WPA (Works Progress Administration) was a New Deal agency that provided millions of jobs to unemployed Americans through public works and arts projects during the Great Depression.
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C.
Wi‑Fi Protected Access
Wi‑Fi Protected Access is a family of security protocols designed to protect wireless computer networks by providing stronger data encryption and user authentication than earlier Wi‑Fi standards.
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D.
Kali Linux
Kali Linux is a Debian-based Linux distribution specifically designed for digital forensics and penetration testing, widely used by security professionals and ethical hackers.
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E.
Wi‑Fi
Wi‑Fi is a widely used wireless networking technology that allows devices to connect to the internet and communicate over local area networks using radio waves.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
WPS attack tool
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Wi‑Fi security tool ⓘ command‑line utility ⓘ penetration testing tool ⓘ software tool ⓘ |
| attackType | online brute‑force attack ⓘ |
| attackVector | WPS PIN ⓘ |
| canRecover |
WPA pre‑shared key
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WPS PIN ⓘ |
| category |
network security tool
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wireless security software ⓘ |
| compatibleWith |
Kali Linux
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Linux ⓘ other Unix‑like operating systems ⓘ |
| exploits |
design weakness in WPS PIN validation
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lack of WPS brute‑force protection on some routers ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
MAC address spoofing options
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automatic session resumption ⓘ detailed verbose output ⓘ rate limiting options ⓘ timeout and delay configuration ⓘ |
| input |
BSSID of target access point
ⓘ
wireless interface name ⓘ |
| interfaceType | CLI ⓘ |
| license | open‑source license ⓘ |
| mitigationAgainst |
disabling WPS on access point
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implementing WPS lockout mechanisms on routers ⓘ |
| notEffectiveIf |
WPS is disabled on target router
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router implements strong WPS rate limiting ⓘ |
| output |
discovered WPS PIN
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recovered WPA/WPA2 passphrase ⓘ |
| primaryGoal |
recover WPA passphrases
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recover WPA2 passphrases ⓘ |
| recommendedUse | only on networks with explicit authorization ⓘ |
| relatedTool |
aircrack‑ng
ⓘ
linked to:
Aircrack‑ng
wash (WPS scan utility) ⓘ |
| requires |
root or administrative privileges on attacking system
ⓘ
wireless interface in monitor mode ⓘ |
| risk | can be misused for unauthorized Wi‑Fi access ⓘ |
| sourceModel | open source ⓘ |
| supports | 2.4 GHz Wi‑Fi networks ⓘ |
| targetProtocol | WPS ⓘ |
| targetSecurityMechanism | WPS PIN authentication ⓘ |
| typicalUse |
Wi‑Fi security auditing
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testing WPS implementation security ⓘ wireless penetration testing ⓘ |
| usesProtocol | Wi‑Fi Protected Setup ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Reaver (WPS attack tool) Description of subject: Reaver is a specialized Wi-Fi security tool designed to exploit vulnerabilities in the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) protocol in order to recover WPA/WPA2 passphrases.
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
subject linked to:
Aircrack‑ng