Is CVE-2022-34960 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-34960 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-34960 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-34960 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-34960?

CVE-2022-34960 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-34960

CWE-59Published: August 25, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

MikroTik RouterOS 7.4beta4 contains a critical vulnerability where an attacker can create symbolic links to mount arbitrary files on the host device. This flaw has a CVSS score of 9.8 and poses a significant risk to system integrity. It is not currently in the KEV database.

No public exploit is known for this vulnerability. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to a version of MikroTik RouterOS where this issue is addressed.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-34960 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.