CVE-2026-67279
SSH Pre-Authentication Rekey State Bypass in MikroTik RouterOS
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)
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 5, 2026, 8:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 5, 2026, 9:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 4bb8329e-dd38-46c1-aafb-9bf32bcb93c6 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update RouterOS to version 6.49.21 or later.
- Update RouterOS to version 7.23.4 or later.
- Update RouterOS to version 7.24.2 or later.
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Vulnerabilities in Mikrotik RouterOS software
Vulnerabilities in Mikrotik RouterOS software CVE ID CVE-2026-67276 Publication date 05 September 2026 Vendor Mikrotik Product RouterOS Vulnerable versions From 7.24 below 7.24.2From 7.0.0 below 7.23. ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2026-67279 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Sep. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed 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 (Lont-term), 7.23.4 (Lont-term) and 7.24.2 (Stable) 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) -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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 (Lont-term), 7.23.4 (Lont-term) and 7.24.2 (Stable) Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-841 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/67xxx/CVE-2026-67279.json">CVE-2026-67279</a> Added Reference https://cert.pl/en/posts/2026/09/mikrotik-routeros-cve Added Reference https://cert.pl/en/posts/2026/09/vulnerabilities-in-mikrotik-routeros-actively-exploited/ Added Reference https://forum.mikrotik.com/t/6-49-21-long-term-is-released/272802 Added Reference https://forum.mikrotik.com/t/7-23-4-long-term-is-released/272801 Added Reference https://forum.mikrotik.com/t/7-24-2-stable-is-released/272800 Added Reference https://mikrotik.com/supportsec/september-2026-vulnerability/ Added Reference https://npratley.net/reversing-mikrotiks-silent-patch-the-routeros-7-23-4-fix-they-wouldnt-explain/