N-able N-central up to 2024.6 os command injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in N-able N-central and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing. Executing a manipulation can lead to os command injection. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2025-8876. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in N-able N-central and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a os command injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-78. The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in N-able N-central allows OS Command Injection.This issue affects N-central: before 2025.3.1.

The advisory is available at status.n-able.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-8876 since 08/11/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1202 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

It is declared as attacked. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 250278 (N-able N-central < 2024.6 HF2 / 2025.x < 2025.3.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. This issue was added on 08/13/2025 to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog with a due date of 08/20/2025:

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Upgrading to version 2025.3.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (250278). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Os command injection
CWE: CWE-78 / CWE-77 / CWE-74
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Status: Attacked

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Nessus ID: 250278
Nessus Name: N-able N-central < 2024.6 HF2 / 2025.x < 2025.3.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: N-central 2025.3.1

Timelineinfo

08/11/2025 CVE reserved
08/14/2025 +3 days Advisory disclosed
08/14/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/22/2025 +69 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: status.n-able.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-8876 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-8876
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-320170
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 08/14/2025 17:53
Updated: 10/22/2025 04:09
Changes: 08/14/2025 17:53 (66), 08/14/2025 18:43 (13), 08/15/2025 17:59 (10), 08/16/2025 09:10 (2), 10/22/2025 04:09 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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