CVE-2026-42232

HIGH

n8n: XML Node Prototype Pollution to RCE

Title source: cna
STIX 2.1

Description

n8n is an open source workflow automation platform. Prior to versions 1.123.32, 2.17.4, and 2.18.1, an authenticated user with permission to create or modify workflows could achieve global prototype pollution via the XML Node leading to RCE when combined with other nodes exploiting the prototype pollution. This issue has been patched in versions 1.123.32, 2.17.4, and 2.18.1.

References (1)

Core 1
Core References

Scores

CVSS v3 8.8
EPSS 0.0014
EPSS Percentile 34.0%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-1321
Status published
Products (8)
n8n/n8n 2.18.0
n8n/n8n < 1.123.32
n8n-io/n8n < 1.123.32
n8n-io/n8n >= 2.17.0, < 2.17.4
n8n-io/n8n >= 2.18.0, < 2.18.1
npm/n8n 0 - 1.123.32npm
npm/n8n 2.17.0 - 2.17.4npm
npm/n8n 2.18.0 - 2.18.1npm
Published May 04, 2026
Tracked Since May 05, 2026