CVE-2022-36522: mikrotik routeros Reachable Assertion
CVSS: 6.5v3.1MediumModified
Published 26-08-2022Last modified 03-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-36522 is a medium (CVSS 6.5) Reachable Assertion vulnerability in mikrotik routeros. EPSS estimates a 1.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 73% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
6.5/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
1.44%
0%100%
Low · -0.11 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Timeline
- 26-08-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 03-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Mikrotik RouterOs through stable v6.48.3 was discovered to contain an assertion failure in the component /advanced-tools/nova/bin/netwatch. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted packet.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionMedium 6.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.44%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
73%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
-0.11 pp
From 1.56% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score1.44%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (seclists.org)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Mikrotik1 product
- routeros≤ 6.48.3
1 vendor · 1 product
References
2 links- github.com/cq674350529/pocs_slides/blob/master/advisory/MikroTik/CVE-2022-36522/README.mdX Refsource MISCThird Party Advisory