CISA warns of critical pre-auth RCE flaw in MikroTik RouterOS

CISA warns of critical pre-auth RCE flaw in MikroTik RouterOS
CISA has warned about CVE-2026-84411, a critical pre-authentication integer underflow in MikroTik RouterOS that can allow unauthenticated attackers to execute code as root or trigger a denial of service with a single crafted request. The agency says no active exploitation is known yet, but it urges MikroTik router owners to restrict internet exposure, segment networks, and update affected systems. #CVE-2026-84411 #MikroTik #RouterOS

Keypoints

  • CISA warned of CVE-2026-84411 in MikroTik RouterOS.
  • The flaw is a pre-authentication integer underflow in web-management HTTP request handling.
  • A single crafted request can enable root code execution or cause a denial of service.
  • Versions below RouterOS 7.24 are affected, according to CISA.
  • CISA advises isolating control systems, using firewalls, and securing remote access with updated VPNs.

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