CVE-2026-86218
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Pre-Auth Remote Code Execution in N-central

Publication date: 2026-09-06

Last updated on: 2026-09-06

Assigner: N-able

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

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Published
2026-09-06
Last Modified
2026-09-06
Generated
2026-09-06
AI Q&A
2026-09-06
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-86218
EUVD
EUVD-2026-72041

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Vendor Product Version / Range
n-central n-central to 2026.3.1.14 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-96 The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes code syntax before inserting the input into an executable resource, such as a library, configuration file, or template.

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Executive Summary

N-central is vulnerable to a pre-authentication remote code execution flaw. This means an attacker can execute arbitrary code on the system without needing to authenticate first. The vulnerability affects versions of N-central prior to 2026.3.1.14.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is a pre-auth remote code execution affecting N-central versions before 2026.3.1.14. Detection requires checking the installed version of N-central. If the version is below 2026.3.1.14, the system is vulnerable. No specific commands are provided in the context to exploit or detect this vulnerability.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability allows attackers to gain full control over the affected N-central system remotely. They could install malware, steal data, disrupt operations, or pivot to other systems in the network. The high CVSS score of 10.0 indicates severe potential impact.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows pre-authentication remote code execution in N-central before version 2026.3.1.14. Such vulnerabilities can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or system compromise, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulations by exposing sensitive data or failing to maintain adequate security controls.

Mitigation Strategies

Update N-central to version 2026.3.1.14 or later to address the pre-auth remote code execution vulnerability.

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