CVE-2026-86206
MediumExploitedA vulnerability in the N-central internal API access control filter allows unauthorised access to internal APIs.
Published Sep 5, 2026 · Updated Sep 8, 2026 · Also known as EUVD-2026-72023, GHSA-9x6x-w4xq-rw3g
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2026-86206 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.9 v4) affecting N-central.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Sep 10, 2026. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 1.1% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including N-central 2026.3.1.13.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v4
6.9
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
1.1%
Higher than 65.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
2 catalog listings
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
A vulnerability in the N-central internal API access control filter allows unauthorised access to internal APIs. This is fixed in N-central 2026.3 HF3 and 2026.4
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Sep 10, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Sep 10, 2026 | 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-central | See advisory | 2026.3.1.13 |
Patched Releases
N-central
2026.3.1.13
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 5, 2026
Last updated
Sep 8, 2026
Added to Industry KEV feed
Sep 10, 2026
Added to CIRCL KEV
Sep 10, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-791 Incomplete Filtering of Special Elements
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
A vulnerability in the N-central internal API access control filter allows unauthorised access to internal APIs.
Affected: N-central. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Sep 10, 2026.
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 2026.3.1.13.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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