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CVE-2026-86060

MikroTik RouterOS Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command Vulnerability

MikroTik RouterOSNetwork & edge
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CVSS
9.2Critical
ExploitationExploited in the wildAdded to KEV 10 Sep 2026CISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)6.39%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 93% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed in7.24.2Also 7.23.4, 6.49.21CVE List
Federal deadline13 Sep 2026Remediation due date for US federal agenciesCISA KEV
CISA required actionApply 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. CISA KEV
Patching is not enoughCISA requires federal agencies to look for signs of compromise on affected systems, not only patch (forensic triage under BOD 26-04). Treat exposed systems as possibly compromised. CISA guidance

What fixes it

A fixed version on one release line is not the upgrade target for every line. Check your exact version and any vendor backports.

Timeline

  1. 5 Sep 2026, 20:00 UTCPublishedCVE List
  2. 10 Sep 2026Added to CISA KEVCISA KEV
  3. 24 Sep 2026Exploit code publicExploit-DB

Public exploit code and templates 1

  • Remote exploitMikroTrick_ 7.24_ 7.24.2_ 7.0.0_ 7.23.4_ 6.0.0_ 6.49.21 - RCE 24 Sep 2026Exploit-DB

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Description

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.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 3

  • RouterOSaffected: 7.24 before 7.24.2CVE List
  • RouterOSaffected: 7.0.0 before 7.23.4CVE List
  • RouterOSaffected: 6.0.0 before 6.49.21CVE List

References 10