MikroTik router flaws allow takeover without a password

Executive Summary

Attackers are exploiting critical RouterOS flaws to take control of MikroTik routers that have SSH exposed to the internet, enabling remote takeover without requiring a password.


Intelligence Metadata - Source Publisher: Malwarebytes Labs - Published Date: 2026-09-08T09:49:16+00:00 - Category: vulnerabilities

Original Description: Attackers are exploiting critical RouterOS flaws to take control of routers with SSH exposed to the internet.

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Source: Malwarebytes Labs