Summary
generated automatically from NVD dataCVE-2026-86218 affects N-able N-central and allows pre-authentication remote code execution, meaning an attacker could run code on the system over the network without credentials or user interaction. The weakness is classified as CWE-96 (code injection through improper neutralization of directives in statically saved code), and the NVD description says versions before 2026.3.1.14 are affected. It carries a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 (CRITICAL), and CISA lists it in the KEV catalog as actively exploited, added 2026-09-08.
NVD description
N-central is vulnerable to a pre-auth remote code execution This issue affects N-central: before 2026.3.1.14.
⚠️ Actively exploited — CISA KEV
This CVE was added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2026-09-08. It is confirmed exploited in the wild and must be patched as a priority.
Remediation deadline (US federal agencies): 2026-09-11
EPSS · FIRST.org
13.3%probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Higher than 96% of scored CVEs
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) estimates, from observed exploitation activity, how likely a CVE is to be exploited in the next 30 days. It complements CVSS, which measures severity, not likelihood. Score of 2026-10-16, recomputed daily by FIRST.org.
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CVSS v3.1 Score
Information
- Published
- 6 sept. 2026
- Updated
- 9 sept. 2026
- Status
- Analyzed
- Source
- a5532a13-c4dd-4202-bef1-e0b8f2f8d12b
Affected products
Weaknesses (CWE)
References (2)
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