Critical [CVE-2026-86218] pre-authentication remote code execution
This critical-severity N-able advisory covers CVE-2026-86218 affecting N-central.
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Summary
N-central is vulnerable to a pre-auth remote code execution This issue affects N-central: before 2026.3.1.14.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Listed:
- Sep 8, 2026 · federal remediation due Sep 11, 2026
- Required action:
- 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.
KEV is a prioritization signal from CISA — remediation detail still comes from the vendor advisory.
- N-central before 2026.3.1.14
Official advisory · high-confidence parse· fetched 13 days ago·verify at source
- 2026.3.1.14
Official advisory · high-confidence parse· fetched 13 days ago·verify at source
Mitigation
Upgrade to a fixed release: 2026.3.1.14. That is the remediation for this advisory.
The vendor advisory may list additional interim mitigations or workarounds not captured here — review it before change work.
Official advisory · high-confidence parse· fetched 13 days ago·verify at source
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