CVE-2026-18577
N-able N-central Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel Vulnerability
Summary
N-able N-central contains an authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel allows for authentication bypass and account takeover in N-central. This vulnerability is the result of an incomplete patch for CVE-2026-18556.
Affected software
Vendor: N-able · Product: N-central
Weakness types (CWE):
What to do
This vulnerability appears in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, meaning it is being exploited in the wild. Prioritize patching affected systems and verify exposure across your estate.
Related vulnerabilities in N-able
| CVE | Name | EPSS | Exploited |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-86218 | N-able N-central Static Code Injection Vulnerability | 15.4% | Yes |
| CVE-2026-18556 | N-able N-central Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel Vulner | 7.9% | Yes |
| CVE-2025-8876 | N-able N-Central Command Injection Vulnerability | 3.4% | Yes |
| CVE-2025-8875 | N-able N-Central Insecure Deserialization Vulnerability | 1.9% | Yes |
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