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CVE-2022-34960

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.14%

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CVE-2022-34960 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
1.14%

62.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MikrotikRouteros7.4Beta4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-34960?
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.
How severe is CVE-2022-34960?
CVE-2022-34960 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-34960?
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