N-able N-central up to 2026.3.1.13 privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in N-able N-central. It has been classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Performing a manipulation results in privileges management. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-86218. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in N-able N-central. This affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

N-central is vulnerable to a pre-auth remote code execution This issue affects N-central: before 2026.3.1.14.

The advisory is shared at me.n-able.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-86218 since 09/06/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

It is declared as attacked. The CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog lists this issue since 09/08/2026 with a due date of 09/11/2026:

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 applicable BO

Upgrading to version 2026.3.1.14 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-72041). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Attacked

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: N-central 2026.3.1.14

Timelineinfo

09/06/2026 Advisory disclosed
09/06/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
09/06/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/08/2026 +2 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

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

CVE: CVE-2026-86218 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-86218
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-399369
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 09/06/2026 04:44
Updated: 09/08/2026 20:48
Changes: 09/06/2026 04:44 (29), 09/06/2026 04:45 (36), 09/06/2026 10:02 (1), 09/08/2026 20:48 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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