The current version of MikroTik RouterOS is 7.24.5 (as of 01/10/2026). patchletter checks the official source daily and emails you new releases.
Actively exploited vulnerabilities
The US cybersecurity agency CISA lists these vulnerabilities in its catalog of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities. What CISA does not carry does not appear in this list — even where it is being exploited.
- CVE-2026-86060MikroTik RouterOS Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command Vulnerability
9.8 critical · over the network, without login · CISA deadline was 13 Sept
- 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
- CVE-2026-67277MikroTik RouterOS Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability
8.2 high · over the network, without login · CISA deadline was 13 Sept
- CVE-2026-67279Mikrotik RouterOS Improper Enforcement of Behavioral Workflow Vulnerability
6.5 medium · over the network, without login · CISA deadline was 28 Sept
Source: CISA KEV. The CVE is matched to the product automatically — when in doubt, the linked NVD entry applies.
BSI security advisories
Advisories the German BSI (CERT-Bund) published for this product. Whether your version is affected is stated in the advisory itself.
- MikroTik RouterOS: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Umgehen von Sicherheitsvorkehrungen
WID-SEC-W-2026-3815 · 8 Oct
- MikroTik RouterOS: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Codeausführung und DoS
WID-SEC-W-2026-3661 · 5 Oct
- MikroTik RouterOS: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Denial of Service
WID-SEC-W-2026-3523 · 23 Sept
- MikroTik RouterOS: Mehrere Schwachstellen
WID-SEC-W-2026-3436 · 17 Sept
- MikroTik RouterOS: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Denial of Service und Offenlegung von Informationen
WID-SEC-W-2026-3381 · 16 Sept
- MikroTik RouterOS: Mehrere Schwachstellen
WID-SEC-W-2026-3366 · 15 Sept
- MikroTik RouterOS: Mehrere Schwachstellen
WID-SEC-W-2026-3193 · 11 Sept
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.24.5 | STABLE | 01/10/2026 | Release notes → |
| 7.24.4 | STABLE | 16/09/2026 | Release notes → |
| 7.24.3 | STABLE | 15/09/2026 | Release notes → |
| 7.24.2 | STABLE | 03/09/2026 | Release notes → |
| 7.24.1 | STABLE | 25/08/2026 | Release notes → |
| 7.24 | STABLE | 18/08/2026 | Release notes → |
| 7.23.8 | LTS | 09/10/2026 | Release notes → |
| 7.23.7 | LTS | 16/09/2026 | Release notes → |
| 7.23.6 | LTS | 15/09/2026 | Release notes → |
| 7.23.5 | LTS | 04/09/2026 | Release notes → |
| 7.23.4 | LTS | 03/09/2026 | 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 7.24.5, released 01/10/2026. 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?
- Tick MikroTik RouterOS off in the catalogue and leave your address. From then on new versions go out by email — one at a time, or bundled in the daily or weekly digest.
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