CVE-2026-77077
n8n before 1.123.69 Remote Code Execution via EventEmitter Prototype Pollution
Description
n8n versions before 1.123.69, 2.33.4, and 2.34.1 contain a JavaScript task runner VM sandbox escape. The runner's prototype-freezing routine covers globalThis functions but not internal module constructors such as EventEmitter, allowing an authenticated user with Code node access to exploit prototype pollution to execute arbitrary commands within the runner container. Because the polluted prototype is a process-wide object, the corruption persists across other tenants' Code node executions on the same shared runner. On v1.x instances without task runners enabled, Code node JavaScript runs directly in the main n8n process, where the impact could be higher.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 20, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 1, 2026, 7:44 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update n8n to version 1.123.69 or later.
- Update n8n to version 2.33.4 or later.
- Update n8n to version 2.34.1 or later.
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-2026-77077.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-m3hg-p5r9-fg9h | Mitigation Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/n8n-before-remote-code-execution-via-eventemitter-prototype-pollution | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-77077 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-77077
weaknesses.
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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.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Sep. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:n8n:n8n:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* versions up to (excluding) 1.123.69 *cpe:2.3:a:n8n:n8n:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* versions from (including) 2.33.0 up to (excluding) 2.33.4 *cpe:2.3:a:n8n:n8n:2.34.0:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-m3hg-p5r9-fg9h Types: Mitigation, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/n8n-before-remote-code-execution-via-eventemitter-prototype-pollution Types: Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Aug. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Affected [{'vendor': 'n8n-io', 'product': 'n8n', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '1.123.69', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '1.123.69', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'packageURL': 'pkg:npm/n8n', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'n8n-io', 'product': 'n8n', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '2.34.1', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '2.34.1', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'packageURL': 'pkg:npm/n8n', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'n8n-io', 'product': 'n8n', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '2.33.4', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '2.33.4', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'packageURL': 'pkg:npm/n8n', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] [{'vendor': 'n8n-io', 'product': 'n8n', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '1.123.69', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '1.123.69', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'packageURL': 'pkg:npm/n8n', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'n8n-io', 'product': 'n8n', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.34.0', 'lessThan': '2.34.1', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '2.34.1', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'packageURL': 'pkg:npm/n8n', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'n8n-io', 'product': 'n8n', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.0', 'lessThan': '2.33.4', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '2.33.4', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'packageURL': 'pkg:npm/n8n', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-77077', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-20T15:44:22.228281Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'n8n-io', 'product': 'n8n', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '1.123.69', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '1.123.69', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'packageURL': 'pkg:npm/n8n', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'n8n-io', 'product': 'n8n', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '2.34.1', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '2.34.1', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'packageURL': 'pkg:npm/n8n', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'n8n-io', 'product': 'n8n', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '2.33.4', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '2.33.4', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'packageURL': 'pkg:npm/n8n', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description n8n versions before 1.123.69, 2.33.4, and 2.34.1 contain a JavaScript task runner VM sandbox escape. The runner's prototype-freezing routine covers globalThis functions but not internal module constructors such as EventEmitter, allowing an authenticated user with Code node access to exploit prototype pollution to execute arbitrary commands within the runner container. Because the polluted prototype is a process-wide object, the corruption persists across other tenants' Code node executions on the same shared runner. On v1.x instances without task runners enabled, Code node JavaScript runs directly in the main n8n process, where the impact could be higher. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/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 CWE CWE-94 Added Reference https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-m3hg-p5r9-fg9h Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/n8n-before-remote-code-execution-via-eventemitter-prototype-pollution