CVE-2026-86207
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Authentication Bypass in N-central

Publication date: 2026-09-05

Last updated on: 2026-09-05

Assigner: N-able

Description
An authentication bypass in N-central < 2026.3 HF 3 leads to authentication bypass in internal only APIs

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Published
2026-09-05
Last Modified
2026-09-05
Generated
2026-09-05
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2026-09-05
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-86207
EUVD
EUVD-2026-72022

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Vendor Product Version / Range
n-able n-central to 2026.3 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-305 The authentication algorithm is sound, but the implemented mechanism can be bypassed as the result of a separate weakness that is primary to the authentication error.

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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-86207 is an authentication bypass vulnerability in N-central versions before 2026.3 HF 3. It allows unauthorized parties to bypass authentication controls and gain full access to the N-central platform through internal APIs.

Detection Guidance

Detection involves checking the N-central version installed on your system. Compare the installed version against 2026.3 HF 3 (build 2026.3.1.13). If the version is older, the system is vulnerable. Hosted instances are already patched.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to the N-central platform, potentially leading to data breaches, unauthorized system modifications, or further network infiltration. Unpatched on-premises systems are at risk, while hosted instances are already patched.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows unauthorized access to the N-central platform, which could lead to unauthorized data access or manipulation. For GDPR, this may result in unauthorized processing of personal data, violating principles of lawfulness and security. For HIPAA, it could expose protected health information to unauthorized parties, compromising confidentiality requirements.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade on-premises N-central deployments to version 2026.3 Hotfix 3 (build 2026.3.1.13) immediately. Hosted instances require no action as they are already patched. Upgrading agents to the latest version is recommended as a best practice.

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