CVE-2026-86218

CriticalActively exploited (CISA KEV)

Description

N-central is vulnerable to a pre-auth remote code execution This issue affects N-central: before 2026.3.1.14.

SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
ProductN-able N-central
PublishedSep 6, 2026
First seenSep 6, 2026
Added to KEVSep 8, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-96CWE-96

How to fix

CISA required action

Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.

CISA due date: Sep 11, 2026
Update
  • n-able n-central2026.3 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
n-able n-centralv < 2026.3, 2026.32026.3

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