CVE-2026-18556
Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel vulnerability in N-able N-central allows Authentication Bypass. This issue affects N-central: through 2026.1.
Fix
Public exploits 1
- CreamyG31337/ncentral-compromise-ioc-triage PoC on GitHub
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CISA KEV required action · due 2026-08-07
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.
Added to the catalog 2026-08-04. CISA KEV
Patch, vendor advisory and mitigation references on NVD 2
- https://uptime.n-able.com/ Vendor Advisory
- https://www.n-able.com/blog/n-central-security-update-august-2-2026 Vendor Advisory
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Change history 1
- First seenCVSS 8.2 · in KEV · n-ableNVD modified 2026-10-23 22:10
Affected (CPE criteria) 1
cpe:2.3:a:n-able:n-central:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
References 3
- https://uptime.n-able.com/ Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-18556 US Government Resource
- https://www.n-able.com/blog/n-central-security-update-august-2-2026 Vendor Advisory