CVE-2026-86218
N-able N-central Static Code Injection Vulnerability
N-able N-central
N-central is vulnerable to a pre-auth remote code execution This issue affects N-central: before 2026.3.1.14.
Exploitation status
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
Listed by CISA on 8 September 2026. US federal agencies were required to remediate it by 11 September 2026.
EPSS — exploitation probability
FIRST puts the probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days at 7.5%, which is higher than 94.2% of all scored vulnerabilities. EPSS is a forecast of activity, not a measure of severity, and it is rescored daily.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Frequently asked questions
Is CVE-2026-86218 being exploited by ransomware groups?
No ransomware group in this database is currently recorded as exploiting CVE-2026-86218.
What does CVE-2026-86218 affect?
CVE-2026-86218 affects N-able N-central. N-central is vulnerable to a pre-auth remote code execution This issue affects N-central: before 2026.3.1.14.
How severe is CVE-2026-86218?
CVE-2026-86218 is rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8. EPSS puts the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days at 7.5%, higher than 94.2% of all scored vulnerabilities. It is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, with a federal remediation deadline of 11 September 2026.
How should organisations respond to CVE-2026-86218?
Apply the vendor patch for N-able N-central as the first priority, and treat any internet-facing instance as the most urgent. Because this vulnerability is associated with ransomware activity, also review whether the affected systems were reachable before patching, rather than assuming that patching alone closes the incident.