CVE-2026-18556
N-able N-central Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel Vulnerability
CVSS
7.4
Alto
EPSS
40.2%
p99
KEV
SÍ
4 ago 2026
Exploit Today
80
0-100
Publicado: 1 ago 2026 · Última mod.: 5 ago 2026 · CWE-288
Producto
N-able / N-central
Vulnerabilidad
N-able N-central Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel Vulnerability
Añadido a KEV
4 ago 2026
Remediar antes de
7 ago 2026
Uso conocido en ransomware
No
Descripción resumida
N-able N-central contains an authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel that allows for authentication bypass.
Acción requerida
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.
Notas
https://uptime.n-able.com/ ; https://status.n-able.com/2026/08/02/n-central-2026-3-hotfix-1-mitigation-for-cve-2026-18577/ ; 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-2026-18556
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.