n8n-io n8n up to 1.98.1 cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in n8n-io n8n up to 1.98.1. It has been declared as problematic. Impacted is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2025-52478. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in n8n-io n8n up to 1.98.1. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

n8n is a workflow automation platform. From 1.77.0 to before 1.98.2, a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was identified in n8n, specifically in the Form Trigger node's HTML form element. An authenticated attacker can inject malicious HTML via an with a srcdoc payload that includes arbitrary JavaScript execution. The attacker can also inject malicious Javascript by using coupled using an onerror event. While using iframe or a combination of video and source tag, this vulnerability allows for Account Takeover (ATO) by exfiltrating n8n-browserId and session cookies from authenticated users who visit a maliciously crafted form. Using these tokens and cookies, an attacker can impersonate the victim and change account details such as email addresses, enabling full control over the account—especially if 2FA is not enabled. Users should upgrade to version >= 1.98.2.

The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-52478 since 06/17/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 1.98.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.8

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VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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CNA Base Score: 8.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: n8n 1.98.2

Timelineinfo

06/17/2025 CVE reserved
08/19/2025 +63 days Advisory disclosed
08/19/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/03/2025 +15 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-52478 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-52478
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-320578

Entryinfo

Created: 08/19/2025 19:13
Updated: 09/03/2025 19:17
Changes: 08/19/2025 19:13 (63), 09/03/2025 19:17 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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