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ID:9814 - Exploit for Improper authentication in MikroTik RouterOS - CVE-2018-14847
ID:9814 - Exploit for Improper authentication in MikroTik RouterOS - CVE-2018-14847
Published: May 13, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU12140
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-14847
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
MikroTik RouterOS
MikroTik RouterOS
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to improper authentication in the exposed by default Winbox interface on port 8291/TCP. A remote attacker can send specially crafted packets to the affected service, bypass authentication, download local database with user accounts and gain full access to the vulnerable device.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Note: this vulnerability has being exploited in the wild in April 2018.
The weakness exists due to improper authentication in the exposed by default Winbox interface on port 8291/TCP. A remote attacker can send specially crafted packets to the affected service, bypass authentication, download local database with user accounts and gain full access to the vulnerable device.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Note: this vulnerability has being exploited in the wild in April 2018.
Remediation
Update to version 6.40.8 or 6.42.1.