CVE-2026-65591

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.39%

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CVE-2026-65591 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

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Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
N8nN8n< 1.123.64
N8nN8n>= 2.0.0, < 2.29.8
N8nN8n2.30.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-65591?
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.
How severe is CVE-2026-65591?
CVE-2026-65591 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-65591?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST