CVE-2026-86218
Known Exploited Vulnerability Entry CISA
Entry Details
Confirmed Exploited2026-09-08 00:00 UTC
Timestamps
2026-09-08
2026-09-08
Scope
N-able N-central Static Code Injection Vulnerability | Affected: N-able / N-central | Description: N-able N-central contains a static code injection vulnerability that could allow for pre-authentication remote code execution. | 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. | Due date: 2026-09-11 | Known ransomware campaign use (KEV): Unknown | Notes (KEV): https://status.n-able.com/2026/09/06/n-central-2026-3-hotfix-4-cve-2026-86218/ ; https://me.n-able.com/s/security-advisory/aArVy0000002Ld3KAE/cve202686218-preauthentication-remote-code-execution ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-86218
References
- {'id': 'CVE-2026-86218', 'url': 'https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?search_api_fulltext=CVE-2026-86218'}
4eea9c8b-6f30-48c2-ac48-98900d1dda7e
CISA
405284c2-e461-4670-8979-7fd2c9755a60
2026-09-08 19:00 UTC
2026-09-08 19:00 UTC
Evidence
1| Type | Source | Signal | Confidence | Details | GCVE Metadata |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vendor_report | cisa-kev | successful_exploitation | 0.80 |
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