MikroTrick Chain Let Attackers Take Over MikroTik Routers Without a Password or SSH Key
- Posted on September 23, 2026
- By The Hacker News
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A sophisticated vulnerability chain targeting MikroTik RouterOS has exposed a critical security flaw allowing remote attackers to gain unrestricted administrative access to internet-facing devices without authentication credentials. By exploiting two combined SSH vulnerabilities, threat actors could compromise router integrity before official patches were released, posing significant risks to network infrastructure and data security across multiple organizations.
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