How severe is CVE-2008-6976?

CVE-2008-6976 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-6976 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6976?

CVE-2008-6976 affects Mikrotik Routeros. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6976?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-6976 published?

CVE-2008-6976 was published on 2009-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6976

CVE-2008-6976 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mikrotik Routeros with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Mikrotik Routeros
Published: 2009-08-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

MikroTik RouterOS 3.x through 3.13 and 2.x through 2.9.51 allows remote attackers to modify Network Management System (NMS) settings via a crafted SNMP set request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6976?: MikroTik RouterOS 3.x through 3.13 and 2.x through 2.9.51 allows remote attackers to modify Network Management System (NMS) settings via a crafted SNMP set request.
How severe is CVE-2008-6976?: CVE-2008-6976 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-6976 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6976?: CVE-2008-6976 affects Mikrotik Routeros. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6976?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-6976 published?: CVE-2008-6976 was published on 2009-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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