Pre-Auth RCE in N-Central < 2026.3.1.14
CVE-2026-86218 Published on September 6, 2026
pre-authentication remote code execution
N-central is vulnerable to a pre-auth remote code execution This issue affects N-central: before 2026.3.1.14.
Known Exploited Vulnerability
This N-able N-central Static Code Injection Vulnerability is part of CISA's list of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities. N-able N-central contains a static code injection vulnerability that could allow for pre-authentication remote code execution.
The following remediation steps are recommended / required by September 11, 2026: 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 applicab
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-86218 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. This vulnerability is known to be actively exploited by threat actors in an automatable fashion. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is a Static Code Injection Vulnerability?
The software receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes code syntax before inserting the input into an executable resource, such as a library, configuration file, or template.
CVE-2026-86218 has been classified to as a Static Code Injection vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-86218
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Affected Versions
N-able N-central:- Before 2026.3.1.14 is affected.