Is CVE-2022-45315 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-45315 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-45315 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-45315 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-45315?

CVE-2022-45315 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-45315

CWE-125Published: December 5, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Mikrotik RouterOs before stable v7.6 was discovered to contain an out-of-bounds read in the snmp process. This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

An out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the Mikrotik RouterOS SNMP process allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted packets. Despite the requirement for authentication, the critical CVSS score of 9.8 highlights the severity of this flaw. It is not in the CISA KEV.

No public exploit is currently known. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Upgrade Mikrotik RouterOS to version 7.6 or later to resolve the vulnerability.

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-2022-45315 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.