5.3
MEDIUM CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-15521
makafeli n8n-workflow-builder update_node_from_file server.cjs path traversal
Description

A vulnerability was identified in makafeli n8n-workflow-builder up to 0.11.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file build/server.cjs of the component update_node_from_file. The manipulation of the argument filePath leads to path traversal. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

INFO

Published Date :

July 13, 2026, 2:16 a.m.

Last Modified :

July 13, 2026, 2:16 a.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-15521 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 2.0 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 LOW [email protected]
Solution
Update n8n-workflow-builder to a version that addresses the path traversal vulnerability.
  • Update n8n-workflow-builder to the latest version.
  • Apply vendor patches when available.
  • Monitor project for security updates.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2026-15521.

URL Resource
https://github.com/makafeli/n8n-workflow-builder/
https://github.com/makafeli/n8n-workflow-builder/issues/28
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-15521
https://vuldb.com/submit/854522
https://vuldb.com/vuln/377850
https://vuldb.com/vuln/377850/cti
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-15521 is associated with the following CWEs:

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2026-15521 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-15521 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Jul. 13, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:makafeli:n8n-workflow-builder:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'makafeli', 'modules': ['update_node_from_file'], 'product': 'n8n-workflow-builder', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0.1'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '0.2'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '0.3'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '0.4'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '0.5'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '0.6'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '0.7'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '0.8'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '0.9'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '0.10'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '0.11.0'}]}]
    Added Description A vulnerability was identified in makafeli n8n-workflow-builder up to 0.11.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file build/server.cjs of the component update_node_from_file. The manipulation of the argument filePath leads to path traversal. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
    Added CVSS V2 (AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P)
    Added CWE CWE-22
    Added Reference https://github.com/makafeli/n8n-workflow-builder/
    Added Reference https://github.com/makafeli/n8n-workflow-builder/issues/28
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-15521
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/854522
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/377850
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/377850/cti
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.