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CVE-2026-67279

6.5 · MEDIUMActively Exploited

RouterOS SSH enters the connection protocol after a client-requested rekey even though user authentication was never attempted, allowing an unauthenticated client to open a session channel and send…

Published Sep 5, 2026mikrotikCWE-841EPSS 2.28%

Overview

CVE-2026-67279 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting mikrotik routeros. It was published on September 5, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

RouterOS SSH enters the connection protocol after a client-requested rekey even though user authentication was never attempted, allowing an unauthenticated client to open a session channel and send an exec request. On affected builds the server dispatches the command, enabling unauthenticated creation, overwrite, and reconstruction of files in the RouterOS managed file namespace, including support files containing configuration and diagnostic data.This issue was fixed in versions: 6.49.21 (Long-term), 7.23.4 (Long-term) and 7.24.2 (Stable)

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mikrotik. Update routeros to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
mikrotikrouteros>= 6.0, < 6.49.21Affected

References

Refcert.pl/en/posts/2026/09/mikrotik-routeros-cveRefcert.pl/en/posts/2026/09/vulnerabilities-in-mikrotik-routeros-actively-exploited/Refforum.mikrotik.com/t/6-49-21-long-term-is-released/272802Refforum.mikrotik.com/t/7-23-4-long-term-is-released/272801Refforum.mikrotik.com/t/7-24-2-stable-is-released/272800Refmikrotik.com/supportsec/september-2026-vulnerability/Refnpratley.net/reversing-mikrotiks-silent-patch-the-routeros-7-23-4-fix-they-wouldnt-explain/Refbishopfox.com/blog/mikrotrick-inside-the-routeros-takeover-chainCISAwww.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-67279

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-67279?

CVE-2026-67279 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting mikrotik routeros. It was published on September 5, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2026-67279?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-67279?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mikrotik. Update routeros to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-67279?

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