FICHA · AUR

cmospwd

Decrypts password stored in CMOS used to access BIOS setup.

  • security-tool
  • COMMAND-LINE
  • FIRMWARE
  • PASSWORD-RECOVERY
  • Launchable
  • Runs in terminal
official+codex · reviewed · May 29, 2026 description in en

Description

Recovers or analyzes BIOS setup passwords stored in CMOS on supported systems. It is useful for authorized hardware recovery and security auditing when access to firmware settings has been lost.

Firmware password tools can bypass intended access controls and may be illegal on devices you do not own. Use only with authorization and document recovery actions for managed hardware.

How to run

cmospwd

Commands: cmospwd

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