CVE-2022-34960 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

The container package in MikroTik RouterOS 7.4beta4 allows an attacker to create mount points pointing to symbolic links, which resolve to locations on the host device. This allows the attacker to mount any arbitrary file to any location on the host.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mikrotik	Routeros	7.4

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59

References

https://nns.ee/blog/2022/06/21/routeros-container-rce.htmlBroken Link
https://nns.ee/blog/2022/08/05/routeros-container-rce.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
https://nns.ee/blog/2022/06/21/routeros-container-rce.htmlBroken Link
https://nns.ee/blog/2022/08/05/routeros-container-rce.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-34960?

CVE-2022-34960 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The container package in MikroTik RouterOS 7.4beta4 allows an attacker to create mount points pointing to symbolic links, which resolve to locations on the host device. This allows the attacker to mou...

How severe is CVE-2022-34960?

CVE-2022-34960 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-34960?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mikrotik Routeros.