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Actively exploitedCVSS 7.4 · HIGH

CVE-2026-18556Authentication bypass in N-able N-central

N-able N-central contains an authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel that allows for authentication bypass.

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Analysis

N-able N-central permite omitir la autenticación a través de una ruta alternativa, otorgando acceso no autorizado a la consola de administración. Esta vulnerabilidad está siendo explotada activamente, lo que pone en riesgo la seguridad de todos los dispositivos gestionados. Es crucial aplicar las actualizaciones de seguridad para mitigar el riesgo de intrusión en la infraestructura.

Relevant roles

CyberSecurityCloudLinuxWindowsBackend

Severity

Score: 7.4(HIGH)
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
AV: NETWORK
AC: HIGH
PR: NONE
UI: NONE
S: UNCHANGED
C: HIGH
I: HIGH
A: NONE
Weakness (CWE): CWE-288

CISA KEV

Added to KEV: 2026-08-04
Federal patch deadline: 2026-08-07
Known ransomware use: Unknown
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.

EPSS

Probability of exploitation (next 30 days): 0.0027 (0.3%)
Percentile: 19.1%
EPSS: 2026-08-04

Affects

n-able:n-central

Technical description

Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel vulnerability in N-able N-central allows Authentication Bypass. This issue affects N-central: through 2026.1.

Published: 8/1/2026, 8:16:37 PM
Last modified: 8/4/2026, 7:28:55 PM

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