N-able N-central Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel Vulnerability
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.
MANARTECH SECURITY ALERT
N-able N-central Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel Vulnerability
CVE Numbers
CVE-2026-18556
Affected Product
N-central — N-able
Threat Description
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.
Severity Scale
CRITICALHIGHMEDIUMLOW
Severity
HIGH
Affected Versions
To be reviewed
Recommended Mitigation
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.