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CVE-2026-86218

N-able N-central Static Code Injection Vulnerability

N-able N-centralApplications & CMS
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CVSS
10.0Critical
ExploitationExploited in the wildAdded to KEV 8 Sep 2026CISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)13.3%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 96% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed in2026.3.1.14Fixed versionCVE List
Federal deadline11 Sep 2026Remediation due date for US federal agenciesCISA KEV
CISA required actionApply 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. CISA KEV
Patching is not enoughCISA requires federal agencies to look for signs of compromise on affected systems, not only patch (forensic triage under BOD 26-04). Treat exposed systems as possibly compromised. CISA guidance

What fixes it

A fixed version on one release line is not the upgrade target for every line. Check your exact version and any vendor backports.

Timeline

  1. 5 Sep 2026Exploit code publicMetasploit
  2. 6 Sep 2026, 02:15 UTCPublishedCVE List
  3. 8 Sep 2026Added to CISA KEVCISA KEV

Public exploit code and templates 2

  • Exploit moduleN-able N-central Struts BeanUtils Unauthenticated RCE 5 Sep 2026Metasploit
  • Scanner templateN-able N-central <2026.3.1.14 - Pre-Authentication Remote Code ExecutionNuclei

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Description

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

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 1

  • N-centralaffected: all versions before 2026.3.1.14CVE List

References 4