CVE-2025-8876 Details
Description
Improper Input Validation vulnerability in N-able N-central allows OS Command Injection.This issue affects N-central: before 2025.3.1.
A vulnerability allowing OS command injection has been identified in N-able N-central versions prior to 2025.3.1. This issue arises from improper input validation, which could be exploited to execute arbitrary commands on the operating system.
Users are advised to upgrade to N-able N-central version 2025.3.1, which includes a critical security fix for this vulnerability.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Aug 14, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-8876 | CISA-ADP | US Government Resource |
| https://status.n-able.com/2025/08/13/announcing-the-ga-of-n-central-2025-3-1/ | N-able | Release Notes |
This CVE is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
Reference CISA's BOD 22-01 and Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog for further guidance and requirements.
| Vulnerability Name | Date Added | Due Date | Required Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| N-able N-Central Command Injection Vulnerability | Aug 13, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 | Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-78 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') | [email protected] |
| CWE-20 | Improper Input Validation | N-able |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| n-able n-central | < 2025.3.1 |
CPE
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Change History
9 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | N-able |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Oct 21, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 21, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 21, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Aug 15, 2025 | CVE CISA KEV Update | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government |
| Aug 14, 2025 | New CVE Received | N-able |