CVE-2026-86060
CVSS v3
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Unknown
EPSS Score
6.4 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-10-06
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
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SSVC status
Description
RouterOS contains an argument-handling flaw in the SSH login path involving usernames that begin with a prohibited character, allowing for the trusted RouterOS policy mask to be changed, leading to privilege escalation. Exploitation requires an unauthenticated SSH session to reach the RouterOS login helper.This issue was fixed in versions: 6.49.21 (Long-term), 7.23.4 (Long-term) and 7.24.2 (Stable)
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2026-09-10
- Patch Due Date
- 2026-09-13
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2026-09-05
- Last Modified
- 2026-09-05
- Exploit-DB
- EDB-52683
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-86060?
RouterOS contains an argument-handling flaw in the SSH login path involving usernames that begin with a prohibited character, allowing for the trusted RouterOS policy mask to be changed, leading to privilege escalation. Exploitation requires an unauthenticated SSH session to reach the RouterOS login helper.This issue was fixed in versions: 6.49.21 (Long-term), 7.23.4 (Long-term) and 7.24.2 (Stable)
Is CVE-2026-86060 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2026-86060 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2026-09-13.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-86060?
A CVSS score has not been assigned to CVE-2026-86060 yet.
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