CVE-2018-14847: MikroTik Router OS Directory Traversal Vulnerability
First published: Thu Aug 02 2018(Updated: )
MikroTik RouterOS through 6.42 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files and remote authenticated attackers to write arbitrary files due to a directory traversal vulnerability in the WinBox interface.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MikroTik RouterOS | <=6.42 | |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/BasuCert/WinboxPoC
- https://github.com/BigNerd95/WinboxExploit
- https://github.com/tenable/routeros/blob/master/bug_hunting_in_routeros_derbycon_2018.pdf
- https://github.com/tenable/routeros/tree/master/poc/bytheway
- https://github.com/tenable/routeros/tree/master/poc/cve_2018_14847
- https://n0p.me/winbox-bug-dissection/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45578/
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-14847
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2018-14847.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-14847?
The severity of CVE-2018-14847 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.1.
How does CVE-2018-14847 impact MikroTik RouterOS?
CVE-2018-14847 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files and remote authenticated attackers to write arbitrary files due to a directory traversal vulnerability in the WinBox interface.
Which version of MikroTik RouterOS is affected by CVE-2018-14847?
MikroTik RouterOS up to version 6.42 is affected by CVE-2018-14847.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-14847?
Yes, MikroTik has released a fix for CVE-2018-14847. It is recommended to update to the latest version of MikroTik RouterOS.
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