How severe is CVE-2025-8876?

No CVSS score has been assigned to CVE-2025-8876 yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2025-8876?

Affected package information for CVE-2025-8876 is not yet fully mapped. Check the official advisory links for details.

How do I fix CVE-2025-8876?

No fixed release is recorded for CVE-2025-8876 yet. Track the upstream advisory, and apply the exposure-reduction steps below in the meantime.

How do I detect CVE-2025-8876 in my code and dependencies?

Identify every host running the affected component and compare the installed build against the fixed version below — for source-built or distro-packaged software the version string, not a lockfile, is the source of truth (`dpkg -l`, `rpm -q`, or the binary's own `--version`).

How do I mitigate CVE-2025-8876 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

Stop passing untrusted input into the interpreter or shell: call the affected binary with an argument array rather than a composed command string, reject anything outside a strict allowlist of expected values, and run the component under an account that cannot reach beyond the work it legitimately does.

Is CVE-2025-8876 actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for CVE-2025-8876 yet. This does not mean the vulnerability cannot be exploited — absence of public exploits does not imply safety. Apply the recommended fix and use O3 Security to monitor your exposure.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2025-8876?

CVE-2025-8876 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 3.4%, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score indicates relatively lower exploitation probability, though the CVSS severity should still guide your patching priority.

Is CVE-2025-8876 in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog?

Yes. CVE-2025-8876 (N-able N-Central Command Injection Vulnerability) was added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2025-08-13. CISA required all US federal civilian agencies to remediate this vulnerability by 2025-08-20. The required action was: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Being listed in the KEV catalog is the strongest possible confirmation of active exploitation — treat this as a critical priority.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-8876?

CVE-2025-8876 is classified as Improper Input Validation (CWE-20), OS Command Injection (CWE-78). These weakness types describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation. This is a high-impact weakness class that often enables remote code execution or data exposure.

When was CVE-2025-8876 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2025-8876 was published on August 14, 2025 and was last updated on October 21, 2025. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

CISA KEV · ACTIVELY EXPLOITED

CVE-2025-8876

CVE-2025-8876 is a Improper Input Validation vulnerability. It is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2025-08-13) — treat it as actively exploited and patch now. No vendor fix is recorded yet; mitigation options are listed below.

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in N-able N-central allows OS Command Injection.This issue affects N-central: before 2025.3.1.

Published

Aug 14, 2025

Updated

Oct 21, 2025

Affected

1 product

Patched

See advisory

Exploits

None indexed

Exploitation data as of Oct 23, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST.org (EPSS)

Exploitation Status

Actively exploited in the wild

Confirmed by CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2025-08-13. Federal agencies were required to remediate by 2025-08-20.
A successful exploit gives an attacker total control of the affected component, not partial access.

Exploitation and automatability from CISA (KEV catalog and SSVC triage) for CVE-2025-8876.

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

3.4%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs89th percentile — riskier than 89% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

Description

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in N-able N-central allows OS Command Injection.This issue affects N-central: before 2025.3.1.

Affected Products

1 product · 1 configurations

Application

n-centraln-able

< 2025.3.1

range

Detection & mitigation playbook

Vulnerability

Detect
Identify every host running the affected component and compare the installed build against the fixed version below — for source-built or distro-packaged software the version string, not a lockfile, is the source of truth (`dpkg -l`, `rpm -q`, or the binary's own `--version`).
Remediation status
No fixed release is recorded for CVE-2025-8876 yet. Track the upstream advisory, and apply the exposure-reduction steps below in the meantime.
Mitigate without a patch
Stop passing untrusted input into the interpreter or shell: call the affected binary with an argument array rather than a composed command string, reject anything outside a strict allowlist of expected values, and run the component under an account that cannot reach beyond the work it legitimately does.

Frequently Asked Questions

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in N-able N-central allows OS Command Injection.This issue affects N-central: before 2025.3.1.

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CVE-2025-8876

Exploitation Status

Actively exploited in the wild

EPSS Exploitation Probability

Description

Affected Products

Detection & mitigation playbook

Detect

Remediation status

Mitigate without a patch

Frequently Asked Questions

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