CVE-2026-86218Pre-auth RCE in N-able N-central
N-able N-central contains a static code injection vulnerability that could allow for pre-authentication remote code execution.
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N-able N-central is vulnerable to a pre-authentication remote code execution (RCE) due to a static code injection flaw. This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild, allowing attackers to take control of the management server without credentials.
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HCWE-96CISA KEV
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.
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n-able:n-centralTechnical description
N-central is vulnerable to a pre-auth remote code execution This issue affects N-central: before 2026.3.1.14.