# CVE-2026-86218: pre-authentication remote code execution

> CVE-2026-86218: pre-authentication remote code execution. CVSS 9.8 (CVSS 3.1), in CISA KEV.

Canonical: https://rewindex.com/cve/CVE-2026-86218
Last updated: 2026-09-09T05:18:19Z

- Published: 2026-09-06 02:15 UTC · Updated: 2026-09-09 05:18 UTC · Assigner: N-able
- CVSS: 9.8 (CVSS 3.1) · Severity: Critical · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS: 15.4%, 97th percentile (scored 2026-10-25)
- CISA KEV: yes, added 2026-09-08, federal due date 2026-09-11, ransomware use: Unknown
- CWE: CWE-96

## Description

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

## CISA 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.

## Affected vendors and products

- N-able: N-central

## References

- [CVE record on cve.org](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-86218)
- [NVD entry](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-86218)
- [https://me.n-able.com/s/security-advisory/aArVy0000002Ld3KAE/cve202686218-preauthentication-remote-code-execution](https://me.n-able.com/s/security-advisory/aArVy0000002Ld3KAE/cve202686218-preauthentication-remote-code-execution)

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