What is the severity of CVE-2019-15055?

CVE-2019-15055 has a high severity rating as it allows authenticated users to delete arbitrary files on MikroTik RouterOS devices.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15055?

To fix CVE-2019-15055, upgrade MikroTik RouterOS to a version higher than 6.45.3 or apply any available security patches.

Who is affected by CVE-2019-15055?

CVE-2019-15055 affects MikroTik RouterOS versions up to 6.44.5 and versions between 6.45.0 and 6.45.3.

What can attackers do with CVE-2019-15055?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2019-15055 to delete arbitrary files, which may include resetting credential storage for unauthorized access.

Is CVE-2019-15055 a local or remote vulnerability?

CVE-2019-15055 is a local vulnerability that requires authenticated user access to exploit.

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CVE-2019-15055

medium

6.5

CWE

26/8/2019

5/8/2024

CVE-2019-15055: Path Traversal

First published: Mon Aug 26 2019(Updated: )

MikroTik RouterOS through 6.44.5 and 6.45.x through 6.45.3 improperly handles the disk name, which allows authenticated users to delete arbitrary files. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to reset credential storage, which allows them access to the management interface as an administrator without authentication.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
MikroTik devices	<=6.44.5
MikroTik devices	>=6.45<=6.45.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-15055?
CVE-2019-15055 has a high severity rating as it allows authenticated users to delete arbitrary files on MikroTik RouterOS devices.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15055?
To fix CVE-2019-15055, upgrade MikroTik RouterOS to a version higher than 6.45.3 or apply any available security patches.
Who is affected by CVE-2019-15055?
CVE-2019-15055 affects MikroTik RouterOS versions up to 6.44.5 and versions between 6.45.0 and 6.45.3.
What can attackers do with CVE-2019-15055?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2019-15055 to delete arbitrary files, which may include resetting credential storage for unauthorized access.
Is CVE-2019-15055 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2019-15055 is a local vulnerability that requires authenticated user access to exploit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-15055?
CVE-2019-15055 has a high severity rating as it allows authenticated users to delete arbitrary files on MikroTik RouterOS devices.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15055?
To fix CVE-2019-15055, upgrade MikroTik RouterOS to a version higher than 6.45.3 or apply any available security patches.
Who is affected by CVE-2019-15055?
CVE-2019-15055 affects MikroTik RouterOS versions up to 6.44.5 and versions between 6.45.0 and 6.45.3.
What can attackers do with CVE-2019-15055?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2019-15055 to delete arbitrary files, which may include resetting credential storage for unauthorized access.
Is CVE-2019-15055 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2019-15055 is a local vulnerability that requires authenticated user access to exploit.