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Reversing MikroTik's Silent Patch: The RouterOS 7.23.4 Fix They Wouldn't Explain


On the 3rd of September 2026, MikroTik quietly pushed RouterOS 7.23.4 (long-term), 7.24.2 (stable) and 6.49.21 (v6) all on the same day. Every one of them carried the same banner: This is an important security update. Most configurations are not at risk, but upgrading is highly recommended. To give time to update your systems, we […]

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