CVE-2025-11700: N-central versions < 2025.4 are vulnerable to multiple XML External Entities injection leading to information

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-11700?

n-central: upgrade to 2025.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-11700 being exploited?

CVE-2025-11700 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-11700 affect?

CVE-2025-11700 affects n-central. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). N-central versions < 2025.4 are vulnerable to multiple XML External Entities injection leading to information disclosure

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-11700?

Priority 61/100. High severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-11700 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting n-central. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

N-central versions < 2025.4 are vulnerable to multiple XML External Entities injection leading to information disclosure

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	31.7% (top 2%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-611
Published	2025-11-12
Last modified	2026-10-23

Publisher (CNA): N-able · Vendor: n-able

Last updated 2026-10-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-11-12 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-23 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

n-able n-central UPGRADE

Affected: < 2025.4

Fixed in: 2025.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy n-central || rpm -q n-central || n-central --version

2. UPGRADE to 2025.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade n-central

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade n-central

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · pspp · FIXED · 2.1.3-2.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-0d6444911b · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-0d6444911b

Fedora ELN · barman · FIXED · 3.20.1-3.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-45ecf042c2 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-45ecf042c2

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Metasploit: N-able N-Central Authentication Bypass and XXE Scanner
Nuclei scan template: N-central - XML External Entities Injection

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-11700?

n-central: upgrade to 2025.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-11700 being exploited?

CVE-2025-11700 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-11700 affect?

CVE-2025-11700 affects n-central. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). N-central versions < 2025.4 are vulnerable to multiple XML External Entities injection leading to information disclosure

How urgent is CVE-2025-11700?

Priority 61/100. High severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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