How severe is CVE-2022-45313?

CVE-2022-45313 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-45313 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-45313?

CVE-2022-45313 affects Mikrotik Routeros. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45313?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-45313 published?

CVE-2022-45313 was published on 2022-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-45313

CVE-2022-45313 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mikrotik Routeros with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Mikrotik Routeros
Published: 2022-12-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Mikrotik RouterOs before stable v7.5 was discovered to contain an out-of-bounds read in the hotspot process. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted nova message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-45313?: Mikrotik RouterOs before stable v7.5 was discovered to contain an out-of-bounds read in the hotspot process. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted nova message.
How severe is CVE-2022-45313?: CVE-2022-45313 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-45313 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-45313?: CVE-2022-45313 affects Mikrotik Routeros. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-45313?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-45313 published?: CVE-2022-45313 was published on 2022-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/cq674350529/pocs_slides/blob/master/advisory/MikroTik/CVE-2022-45313/README.md

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:mikrotik:routeros:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Threat intelligence

Threat-intel indicators referencing this CVE:

185.193.240.246 (ipv4-addr)
35.130.111.146 (ipv4-addr)
35.130.111.98 (ipv4-addr)
27.110.176.222 (ipv4-addr)
102.64.43.181 (ipv4-addr)