MikroTik RouterOS
MikroTik · current 7.24.1
The current version of MikroTik RouterOS is 7.24.1 (as of 25/08/2026). patchletter checks the official source daily and emails you every new release.
Actively exploited vulnerabilities
The US cybersecurity agency CISA lists these vulnerabilities in its catalog of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities. Check your version and patch or mitigate promptly.
- CVE-2018-7445MikroTik RouterOS Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
9.8 critical · over the network, without login · CISA deadline was 29 Sept 22
- CVE-2018-14847MikroTik Router OS Directory Traversal Vulnerability
9.1 critical · over the network, without login · CISA deadline was 1 Jun 22
Source: CISA KEV. The CVE is matched to the product automatically — when in doubt, the linked NVD entry applies.
MikroTik RouterOS at a glance
MikroTik RouterOS is the operating system on MikroTik routers and switches — inexpensive, flexible, and widespread. MikroTik ships RouterOS releases across stable and long-term channels plus security fixes; RouterOS devices have repeatedly been mass-exploited when left unpatched, so updates are time-sensitive.
For admins the essentials: never expose the management services (Winbox, API, web) to the internet unprotected, disable unused services, and apply updates promptly — exposed RouterOS devices are scanned industrially. Pick the right channel (stable vs long-term) per device, take a backup before upgrading, and verify VPN and firewall rules afterwards. Keep the RouterOS version and the device's support in view. patchletter surfaces new RouterOS releases so no critical update is missed.
Version history & changelog · as detected by patchletter
| Version | Channel | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.24.1 | STABLE | 25/08/2026 | Release notes → |
| 7.24 | STABLE | 18/08/2026 | Release notes → |
| 7.23.3 | STABLE | 04/08/2026 | Release notes → |
| 7.23.2 | STABLE | 08/07/2026 | Release notes → |
| 7.21.5 | LTS | 08/07/2026 | Release notes → |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the latest version of MikroTik RouterOS?
- MikroTik RouterOS 7.24.1, released 25/08/2026. patchletter checks the vendor's official source daily for new releases.
- Where can I find the MikroTik RouterOS release notes?
- The version history above links to the vendor's official release notes where the vendor publishes them. patchletter deliberately stores no vendor full texts.
- How do I get notified about new MikroTik RouterOS updates?
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