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Is CVE-2026-86060 exploited? Yes: in CISA KEV since 10 Sep 2026

Gociux · MikroTik RouterOS · data: CISA KEV, CVE record, FIRST EPSS

Yes. CVE-2026-86060, MikroTik RouterOS Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command Vulnerability, is being exploited in the wild. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 10 Sep 2026, 5 days after it was published. It affects MikroTik RouterOS. If you run it, CISA's required action is: Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.

exploitedYesCISA KEV · 10 Sep 2026
ransomwareNot knownno confirmed use
EPSStop 10%more likely than most to be exploited
severity9.2CVSS 4.0 · critical
US federal due13 Sep 2026BOD 22-01 deadline

What it is

MikroTik RouterOS contains an improper neutralization of argument delimiters in a command vulnerability which allows an attacker to change the trusted RouterOS policy mask, leading to privilege escalation.

VendorMikroTik (5 exploited CVEs in KEV)
ProductRouterOS
VulnerabilityMikroTik RouterOS Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command Vulnerability
WeaknessCWE-88
Published5 Sep 2026
Added to KEV10 Sep 2026
Reported by (CNA)CERT-PL

What to do

  1. Check whether you run it. Look for RouterOS in your asset inventory, including appliances and cloud images. Stack check lists every exploited MikroTik CVE at once.
  2. Apply the fix. Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
  3. If you can't patch today, take the affected service off the internet or restrict who can reach it, and check its logs for signs of compromise since 5 Sep 2026.
  4. Get told next time. Email alerts when CISA adds a CVE for MikroTik.

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References

Questions

Is CVE-2026-86060 being exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2026-86060 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 10 Sep 2026, which means there is reliable evidence of exploitation in the wild.

Is CVE-2026-86060 used in ransomware attacks?

CISA does not list known ransomware use for it. That can change, and exploitation alone is reason to fix it first.

How do I fix CVE-2026-86060?

Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines. Check MikroTik's advisory for the fixed versions, and if you can't patch quickly, restrict access to the affected RouterOS and watch it for signs of compromise.

Sources: CISA KEV (exploitation, ransomware use, required action, due date), the CVE record (publication date, CVSS, CNA), NVD and FIRST EPSS (live score). More: all KEV additions in September 2026 · MikroTik scorecard · act-now radar.

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