{"description":"Trending threats, MITRE ATT\u0026CK coverage, and detection metadata — refreshed continuously.","feed_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/products/dwm-222w-usb-wi-fi-adapter/","home_page_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/","items":[{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cves":[{"cvss":7.5,"id":"CVE-2026-6947"}],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_products":["DWM-222W USB Wi-Fi Adapter"],"_cs_severities":["high"],"_cs_tags":["brute-force","credential-access","network-device"],"_cs_type":"advisory","_cs_vendors":["D-Link"],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe D-Link DWM-222W USB Wi-Fi Adapter is susceptible to a brute-force protection bypass vulnerability (CVE-2026-6947). This flaw allows an attacker on an adjacent network to circumvent the built-in login attempt limits. By repeatedly attempting different credentials without being blocked, an attacker can successfully brute-force the password and gain unauthorized access to the device. This vulnerability poses a significant risk as it enables attackers to potentially reconfigure the device, intercept network traffic, or use the compromised device as a pivot point for further attacks within the network. Successful exploitation leads to full control over the D-Link Wi-Fi adapter.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"attack-chain\"\u003eAttack Chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker locates a vulnerable D-Link DWM-222W USB Wi-Fi Adapter within adjacent network range.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker initiates network communication with the device, targeting its login interface, likely via HTTP or HTTPS.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker sends a series of login requests with different username and password combinations.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDue to the brute-force protection bypass, the device does not enforce login attempt limits or implement account lockout mechanisms.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker continues sending login requests until the correct credentials are found.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpon successful authentication, the attacker gains administrative access to the D-Link DWM-222W USB Wi-Fi Adapter\u0026rsquo;s configuration interface.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker reconfigures the device to their specifications potentially enabling remote access.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful exploitation of CVE-2026-6947 allows an attacker to gain complete control over the D-Link DWM-222W USB Wi-Fi Adapter. This can lead to unauthorized access to the network it connects to, data interception, or the device being used as a launchpad for further attacks within the network. The impact is significant, as it bypasses standard security measures and grants full administrative privileges to the attacker.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor network traffic for excessive authentication attempts targeting the D-Link DWM-222W USB Wi-Fi Adapter to detect potential brute-force attacks. Deploy the Sigma rule \u003ccode\u003eDetect Excessive Authentication Attempts\u003c/code\u003e to identify such activity.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplement network segmentation to limit the impact of a compromised D-Link DWM-222W USB Wi-Fi Adapter.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf possible, disable remote management interfaces on the D-Link DWM-222W USB Wi-Fi Adapter to reduce the attack surface.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2026-04-24T04:16:23Z","date_published":"2026-04-24T04:16:23Z","id":"/briefs/2026-04-dlink-brute-force-bypass/","summary":"D-Link DWM-222W USB Wi-Fi Adapter is vulnerable to brute-force attacks due to a protection bypass, allowing unauthenticated adjacent network attackers to gain control over the device by circumventing login attempt limits.","title":"D-Link DWM-222W USB Wi-Fi Adapter Brute-Force Protection Bypass Vulnerability","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-04-dlink-brute-force-bypass/"}],"language":"en","title":"CraftedSignal Threat Feed — DWM-222W USB Wi-Fi Adapter","version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1"}