CVE-2026-86060
MikroTik RouterOS Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command Vulnerability
CVSS
9.8
Crítico
EPSS
6.4%
p94
KEV
SÍ
10 sept 2026
Exploit Today
78
0-100
Publicado: 5 sept 2026 · Última mod.: 11 sept 2026 · CWE-88
Producto
MikroTik / RouterOS
Vulnerabilidad
MikroTik RouterOS Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command Vulnerability
Añadido a KEV
10 sept 2026
Remediar antes de
13 sept 2026
Uso conocido en ransomware
No
Descripción resumida
MikroTik RouterOS contains an improper neutralization of argument delimiters in a command vulnerability which allows an attacker to change the trusted RouterOS policy mask, leading to privilege escalation.
Acción requerida
Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
Notas
https://mikrotik.com/supportsec/september-2026-vulnerability ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-86060
RouterOS contains an argument-handling flaw in the SSH login path involving usernames that begin with a prohibited character, allowing for the trusted RouterOS policy mask to be changed, leading to privilege escalation. Exploitation requires an unauthenticated SSH session to reach the RouterOS login helper.This issue was fixed in versions: 6.49.21 (Long-term), 7.23.4 (Long-term) and 7.24.2 (Stable)
- cert.plhttps://cert.pl/en/posts/2026/09/mikrotik-routeros-cve
- cert.plhttps://cert.pl/en/posts/2026/09/vulnerabilities-in-mikrotik-routeros-actively-exploited/
- forum.mikrotik.comhttps://forum.mikrotik.com/t/6-49-21-long-term-is-released/272802
- forum.mikrotik.comhttps://forum.mikrotik.com/t/7-23-4-long-term-is-released/272801
- forum.mikrotik.comhttps://forum.mikrotik.com/t/7-24-2-stable-is-released/272800
- mikrotik.comhttps://mikrotik.com/supportsec/september-2026-vulnerability/
- npratley.nethttps://npratley.net/reversing-mikrotiks-silent-patch-the-routeros-7-23-4-fix-they-wouldnt-explain/
- www.cisa.govhttps://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-86060