n8n-io n8n prior 1.123.64/2.29.8/2.30.1 Expression code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in n8n-io n8n. It has been rated as critical. This affects an unknown function of the component Expression Handler. This manipulation causes code injection. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-65591. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in n8n-io n8n. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component Expression Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

n8n contains a sanitizer bypass vulnerability in the legacy expression evaluator's computed-member handler. An authenticated user with workflow create or modify permissions can craft a malicious expression to bypass the sanitizer and achieve host-level code execution as the n8n process. The legacy expression engine is the default in affected versions. Fixed in n8n 1.123.64, 2.29.8, and 2.30.1.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-65591 since 07/22/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 1.123.64, 2.29.8 or 2.30.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Remote: Yes

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Upgrade: n8n 1.123.64/2.29.8/2.30.1

Timelineinfo

07/22/2026 Advisory disclosed
07/22/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
07/22/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/22/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-65591 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-65591
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-382291

Entryinfo

Created: 07/22/2026 13:58
Changes: 07/22/2026 13:58 (52)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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