CVE-2026-42234

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 containing a Python Code Node could escape the sandbox and achieve arbitrary code execution on the task runner container. This issue only affects instances where the Python Task Runner is enabled. This issue has been patched in versions 1.123.32, 2.17.4, and 2.18.1.

CVSS v3 8.8 HIGH

8.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-44v6-jhgm-p3m4	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR	cpe:2.3:a:n8n:n8n:::::enterprise:node.js::
	cpe:2.3:a:n8n:n8n:::::enterprise:node.js::
	cpe:2.3:a:n8n:n8n:2.18.0::::enterprise:node.js::*

History

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Information

Published : 2026-05-04 19:16

Updated : 2026-06-17 10:47

NVD link : CVE-2026-42234

Mitre link : CVE-2026-42234

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-42234

JSON object : View

Products Affected

n8n

n8n

CWE

CWE-94

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

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