CVE-2026-6947
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CVE-2026-6947 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.7/10 on the CVSS scale. DWM-222W USB Wi-Fi Adapter developed by D-Link has a Brute-Force Protection Bypass vulnerability, allowing unauthenticated adjacent network attackers to bypass login attempt limits to perform brute-force attacks to gain control over the device.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
DWM-222W USB Wi-Fi Adapter developed by D-Link has a Brute-Force Protection Bypass vulnerability, allowing unauthenticated adjacent network attackers to bypass login attempt limits to perform brute-force attacks to gain control over the device.
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- Status
- Deferred
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