CVE-2024-28200
CriticalExploitedThe N-central server is vulnerable to an authentication bypass of the user interface.
Published Jul 1, 2024 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2024-28200 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting N-central (N-Able).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Apr 11, 2024. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 1.9% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including N-central 2024.2.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
1.9%
Higher than 79.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
The N-central server is vulnerable to an authentication bypass of the user interface. This vulnerability is present in all deployments of N-central prior to 2024.2.
This vulnerability was discovered through internal N-central source code review and N-able has not observed any exploitation in the wild.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Apr 11, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| N-centralN-Able | >= <2024.2 | 2024.2 |
Patched Releases
N-central
2024.2
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Apr 11, 2024
Publicly disclosed
Jul 1, 2024
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-287 Improper Authentication
- CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
The N-central server is vulnerable to an authentication bypass of the user interface.
Affected: N-central (N-Able) versions >= <2024.2. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Apr 11, 2024.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including N-central 2024.2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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