Remote Code Execution in n8n Workflow SDK by n8n.io
CVE-2026-77068

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

N8n-io

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-77068?

The n8n workflow automation tool contains a vulnerability that allows authenticated users with global:member privileges to exploit the @n8n/workflow-sdk node-schema loader. By manipulating the node type string, an attacker can carry out path traversal attacks, leading to the execution of malicious code within the n8n main process. This vulnerability affects versions before 2.33.4 and 2.34.x prior to 2.34.1, highlighting the critical need for users to update to the latest secure version to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

n8n 2.34.0 < 2.34.1

n8n 2.0.0 < 2.33.4

n8n 2.34.1

References

CVSS V4

Score:
8.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Haruna38
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