MikroTik RouterOS contains a weakness in its API authentication handling that lacks effective safeguards against excessive login attempts. The system does not enforce meaningful rate-limiting, account lockout, or source-based restrictions, allowing repeated authentication failures to proceed without defensive response. In some versions, a fixed per-connection delay is present, but it can be bypassed through concurrent sessions, resulting in continued high-volume attempts. This deficiency increases the risk that an attacker could eventually obtain valid credentials and gain unauthorized access to administrative services.
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Information
Published : 2026-07-28 20:17
Updated : 2026-07-30 14:12
NVD link : CVE-2026-16347
Mitre link : CVE-2026-16347
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-16347
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Products Affected
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CWE
CWE-307
Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts
