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CVE-2026-86218

N-able · N-central · N-able N-central Static Code Injection Vulnerability

· Added to CISA KEV
CVSS—
Severityhigh
Weakness—
EPSS15.4%96.8th percentile
Exploited3 KEV sources
Ransomware useUnknown
Federal fix dueSep 11, 2026
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Called exploited the same day it was disclosed.

Measured from the CVE publication date to the earliest of 3 KEV catalogues that list it.

The life of this vulnerability

  1. CVE reserved
  2. CVE published1d
  3. First KEV listingsame day
  4. Last KEV listing2d
  5. Last sighting2d

Gaps are compressed to equal steps. The elapsed time is printed under each.

Which catalogues call it exploited

Sources3 of 3
Listings differ by2 d
Strongest claimconfirmed

3 catalogues list it. CIRCL aggregates the others and is shown but not counted.

Public exploitation evidence

1 public report collected from VulnCheck and CIRCL, first on Sep 6, 2026. Each links to its original source. We have not verified them.

Description

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

Required action (CISA)

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 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.

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