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CVE-2026-86060

MikroTik · RouterOS · MikroTik RouterOS Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command Vulnerability

· Added to CISA KEV
CVSS—
Severityhigh
Weakness—
EPSS6.4%93.7th percentile
Exploited3 KEV sources
Ransomware useUnknown
Federal fix dueSep 13, 2026
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Called exploited the same day it was disclosed.

Measured from the CVE publication date to the earliest of 3 KEV catalogues that list it.

The life of this vulnerability

  1. CVE published
  2. First KEV listingsame day
  3. Last KEV listing5d
  4. Last sighting5d

Gaps are compressed to equal steps. The elapsed time is printed under each.

Which catalogues call it exploited

Sources3 of 3
Listings differ by5 d
Strongest claimconfirmed

3 catalogues list it. CIRCL aggregates the others and is shown but not counted.

Public exploitation evidence

4 public reports collected from VulnCheck and CIRCL, first on Sep 5, 2026. Each links to its original source. We have not verified them.

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.

Required action (CISA)

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.

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Our coverage of CVE-2026-86060

CVE-2026-67276critical

Your MikroTik Router May Already Be Compromised: Look for SSH User “-2”

MikroTik has issued an urgent advisory for its RouterOS, confirming active exploitation of a critical vulnerability chain, dubbed "MikroTrick," that allows unauthenticated attackers to gain full control of devices with SSH exposed to the internet. The company released patches on September 3, 2026, but evidence suggests exploitation began as early as September 2, making it a zero-day event.