{"cvss":8.2,"datePublished":"2026-08-03","dateUpdated":"2026-08-03","description":"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.","dueDate":"2026-08-06","id":"CVE-2026-18577","kev_catalogs":["cisa"],"knownRansomwareCampaignUse":"Unknown","notes":"https://documentation.n-able.com/N-central/Release_Notes/GA/Content/N-central_2026.3_HF1_Release_Notes.htm ; 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-2026-18577","product":"N-central","requiredAction":"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.","severity":"HIGH","source":"cisa_known_exploited","title":"N-able N-central Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel Vulnerability","vendor":"N-able"}