CVE-2026-85168
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CVE-2026-85168 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. n8n versions before 1.123.73, 2.35.4, and 2.36.2 contain a remote code execution vulnerability in the Git node. The node reset a fixed list of command-bearing configuration keys before each operation, but that list did not cover the content-filter and merge-driver key families. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
n8n versions before 1.123.73, 2.35.4, and 2.36.2 contain a remote code execution vulnerability in the Git node. The node reset a fixed list of command-bearing configuration keys before each operation, but that list did not cover the content-filter and merge-driver key families. A repository with local configuration setting one of those keys together with a matching attribute pattern causes git to execute the configured command during an ordinary Add, Commit, Checkout, or Pull operation. The command runs as the n8n process user.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| N8n | N8n | < 1.123.73 |
| N8n | N8n | >= 2.0.0, < 2.35.4 |
| N8n | N8n | >= 2.36.0, < 2.36.2 |
References
- https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-mwp5-2m32-r54hMitigation, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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