CVE-2026-86218

CRITICAL CVSS 4.0: 10.0 EPSS 0.74% ACTIVE EXPLOIT
Updated Sep 09, 2026
N-Able

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability (KEV)

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild. Immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Due Date: Sep 11, 2026

Parameter Value
CVSS 10.0 (CRITICAL)
Affected Versions before 2026.3
Fixed In 2026.3
Type CWE-96 (Improper Neutralization of Directives in Statically Saved Code)
Vendor N-Able
Public PoC Yes

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

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Attack Requirements
None
No additional conditions
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service

CVSS Vector v4.0

Vulnerable Products 5

Configuration From (including) Up to (excluding)
N-Able N-Central
cpe:2.3:a:n-able:n-central:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
2026.3
N-Able N-Central
cpe:2.3:a:n-able:n-central:2026.3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
N-Able N-Central
cpe:2.3:a:n-able:n-central:2026.3:hotfix1:*:*:*:*:*:*
N-Able N-Central
cpe:2.3:a:n-able:n-central:2026.3:hotfix2:*:*:*:*:*:*
N-Able N-Central
cpe:2.3:a:n-able:n-central:2026.3:hotfix3:*:*:*:*:*:*