CVE-2019-15055

Name: CVE-2019-15055
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-26T21:15:11.21+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-15055 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 2.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.23%

80.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mikrotik	Routeros	<= 6.44.5
Mikrotik	Routeros	>= 6.45, <= 6.45.3

References

https://fortiguard.com/zeroday/FG-VD-19-108Third Party Advisory
https://forum.mikrotik.com/viewtopic.php?t=151603
https://github.com/tenable/routeros/tree/master/poc/cve_2019_15055Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://medium.com/tenable-techblog/rooting-routeros-with-a-usb-drive-16d7b8665f90Press/Media Coverage, Third Party Advisory
https://mikrotik.com/download/changelogs/testing-release-treeRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/zeroday/FG-VD-19-108Third Party Advisory
https://forum.mikrotik.com/viewtopic.php?t=151603
https://github.com/tenable/routeros/tree/master/poc/cve_2019_15055Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://medium.com/tenable-techblog/rooting-routeros-with-a-usb-drive-16d7b8665f90Press/Media Coverage, Third Party Advisory
https://mikrotik.com/download/changelogs/testing-release-treeRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 26, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-15055?

How severe is CVE-2019-15055?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-15055 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15055?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST