{"description":"Trending threats, MITRE ATT\u0026CK coverage, and detection metadata — refreshed continuously.","feed_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/tags/airsnitch/","home_page_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/","items":[{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cves":[],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_products":[],"_cs_severities":["high"],"_cs_tags":["d-link","router","airsnitch","vulnerability","network-traffic-manipulation"],"_cs_type":"advisory","_cs_vendors":[],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u0026lsquo;Airsnitch\u0026rsquo; vulnerability affects D-LINK Router models M60 and DIR-3040. An attacker positioned within an adjacent network can exploit this flaw to circumvent security protocols. This access allows the attacker to potentially expose sensitive data and manipulate network traffic. The specifics of the vulnerability exploitation are not detailed in this advisory, but the impact suggests a significant compromise of network security and data integrity. Defenders should prioritize identifying and mitigating this vulnerability to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches. This vulnerability poses a risk to both home and enterprise networks utilizing the affected D-LINK router models.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"attack-chain\"\u003eAttack Chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker gains access to an adjacent network, either physically or via compromised wireless access.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker sends crafted network packets targeting the D-LINK router\u0026rsquo;s management interface.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u0026lsquo;Airsnitch\u0026rsquo; vulnerability is exploited, bypassing authentication or authorization checks.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker gains unauthorized access to the router\u0026rsquo;s configuration settings.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker modifies DNS settings to redirect traffic to malicious servers.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker intercepts and analyzes network traffic, capturing sensitive information like usernames and passwords.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker injects malicious code into network traffic, potentially compromising other devices on the network.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker maintains persistent access by creating a rogue administrator account or installing malicious firmware.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful exploitation of the \u0026lsquo;Airsnitch\u0026rsquo; vulnerability can lead to significant compromise of network security. Attackers can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, manipulate network traffic, and potentially compromise other devices on the network. This can result in data breaches, financial losses, and reputational damage. The number of potential victims is significant, given the widespread use of D-LINK routers in both home and enterprise environments.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalyze network traffic for suspicious patterns indicative of unauthorized access attempts to the D-LINK router\u0026rsquo;s management interface to facilitate tuning of existing firewall rules and creation of new rules.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor DNS settings on D-LINK routers for unauthorized modifications using network monitoring tools.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplement strict access control policies on the adjacent network to limit the attacker\u0026rsquo;s ability to reach the D-LINK routers.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2026-04-08T09:58:56Z","date_published":"2026-04-08T09:58:56Z","id":"/briefs/2026-04-dlink-router-vulnerability/","summary":"The 'Airsnitch' vulnerability in D-LINK Router M60 and DIR-3040 allows an attacker from an adjacent network to bypass security measures, disclose confidential information, and manipulate network traffic.","title":"D-LINK Router M60 and DIR-3040 'Airsnitch' Vulnerability","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-04-dlink-router-vulnerability/"}],"language":"en","title":"CraftedSignal Threat Feed — Airsnitch","version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1"}