AeonDave Wifite
Automated Wi‑Fi attack wrapper for rapid WPA/WEP/PMKID triage and capture workflows.
Quick Start
pip install wifite # or: apt install wifite
# Full auto (scan and attack all visible networks)
sudo wifite
# Target specific BSSID
sudo wifite --bssid AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF
# WPA handshake only + crack with wordlist
sudo wifite --wpa --dict /usr/share/wordlists/rockyou.txt
# PMKID attack
sudo wifite --pmkid
Why Use It
Choose wifite when you need:
- rapid all-in-one Wi‑Fi attack orchestration
- quick triage of multiple nearby APs
- less manual command sequencing than
aircrack-ng - fast PMKID / WPA capture attempts during early assessment
Core Flags
| Flag | Purpose |
|---|---|
--bssid MAC |
Target specific AP |
--essid NAME |
Target by SSID name |
--channel N |
Target channel |
--wpa |
Only WPA targets |
--wep |
Only WEP targets |
--pmkid |
PMKID attack (clientless) |
--dict FILE |
Wordlist for cracking |
--no-deauth |
Skip deauth (stealth) |
--timeout N |
Attack timeout (s) |
--crack |
Auto-crack after capture |
Common Workflows
Automated PMKID + crack:
sudo wifite --pmkid --dict rockyou.txt
WPA handshake capture only (no crack):
sudo wifite --wpa --no-crack
# Handshake saved to ~/hs/
# Crack later: aircrack-ng ~/hs/*.cap -w rockyou.txt
Practical Notes
wifiteis only as good as the adapter and dependencies underneath it.- When automation hides too much detail, fall back to
aircrack-ng. - For passive discovery and RF awareness, start with
kismetinstead.
Best Fit
| Need | Better fit |
|---|---|
| Fast automated WPA/PMKID flow | wifite |
| Manual control of capture/injection | aircrack-ng |
| Passive Wi‑Fi / Bluetooth / RF recon | kismet |
Resources
| File | When to load |
|---|---|
references/dependency-troubleshooting.md |
For dependency expectations, common failures, and when to switch back to manual tooling |