Researchers at NetRise have discovered that the long-standing Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) vulnerability known as Pixie Dust remains prevalent in modern networking devices, allowing attackers to recover router PINs in as little as 12 seconds. Analyses revealed that 24 devices from six major vendors, some as recent as July 2025, are still vulnerable, with patches delayed by an average of nearly a decade. This ongoing issue highlights systemic weaknesses in firmware security management, urging manufacturers to enhance update protocols and default configurations. Experts emphasize that without thorough firmware audits, legacy vulnerabilities could continue to compromise network security across various environments, from homes to critical infrastructure.