N-able N-central

What it is

N-able N-central contains a static code injection vulnerability that could allow for pre-authentication remote code execution.

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

• status.n-able.com/2026/09/06/n-central-2026-3-hotfix-4-cve-2026-86218/
• me.n-able.com/s/security-advisory/aArVy0000002Ld3KAE/cve202686218-preauthentication-remote
• nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-86218

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