CVE-2026-85168

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.

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-mwp5-2m32-r54h	Mitigation Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/n8n-before-1.123.73-remote-code-execution-via-git-node	Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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

History

16 Sep 2026, 21:41

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
References	~~() https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-mwp5-2m32-r54h -~~	() https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-mwp5-2m32-r54h - Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
References	~~() https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/n8n-before-1.123.73-remote-code-execution-via-git-node -~~	() https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/n8n-before-1.123.73-remote-code-execution-via-git-node - Third Party Advisory
CPE		cpe:2.3:a:n8n:n8n::::::node.js::*
First Time		N8n N8n n8n
CVSS	v2 : ~~unknown~~ v3 : ~~unknown~~	v2 : unknown v3 : 8.8

Information

Published : 2026-09-03 13:06

Updated : 2026-09-16 21:41

NVD link : CVE-2026-85168

Mitre link : CVE-2026-85168

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-85168

JSON object : View

Products Affected

n8n

n8n

CWE

CWE-78

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

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