N-able N-central

What it is

N-able N-central contains an authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel allows for authentication bypass and account takeover in N-central. This vulnerability is the result of an incomplete patch for CVE-2026-18556.

What to do

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.

Vendor notices and references

• documentation.n-able.com/N-central/Release_Notes/GA/Content/N-central_2026.3_HF1_Release_N
• status.n-able.com/2026/08/02/n-central-2026-3-hotfix-1-mitigation-for-cve-2026-18577/
• nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-18577

Description and required action as published by CISA. Full record at NVD.