CVE-2018-14847: MikroTik Router OS Directory Traversal Vulnerability

Published Aug 2, 2018
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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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Mikrotik RouterOS<=6.42
Mikrotik RouterOS

Event History

Aug 2, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Dec 1, 2021
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2018-14847.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-14847?

The severity of CVE-2018-14847 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.1.

3

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.

4

Which version of MikroTik RouterOS is affected by CVE-2018-14847?

MikroTik RouterOS up to version 6.42 is affected by CVE-2018-14847.

5

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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