How severe is CVE-2023-41570?

CVE-2023-41570 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-41570 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-41570?

CVE-2023-41570 affects Mikrotik Routeros. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41570?

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

When was CVE-2023-41570 published?

CVE-2023-41570 was published on 2023-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-41570

CVE-2023-41570 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mikrotik Routeros with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Mikrotik Routeros
Published: 2023-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

MikroTik RouterOS v7.1 to 7.11 was discovered to contain incorrect access control mechanisms in place for the Rest API.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-41570?: MikroTik RouterOS v7.1 to 7.11 was discovered to contain incorrect access control mechanisms in place for the Rest API.
How severe is CVE-2023-41570?: CVE-2023-41570 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-41570 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-41570?: CVE-2023-41570 affects Mikrotik Routeros. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-41570?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-41570 published?: CVE-2023-41570 was published on 2023-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.enricobassetti.it/2023/11/cve-2023-41570-access-control-vulnerability-in-mikrotik-rest-api/

Affected products (1)

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

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