CVE-2026-42230: N8n N8n Has Open Redirect Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-f6x8-65q6-j9m9
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CVSS 4.7
CWE-601
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-42230 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.7) n8n has open redirect vulnerability (CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')) affecting N8n libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves n8n has open redirect in mcp oauth consent flow. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.123.32, 2.18.1, 2.17.4.

CVE-2026-42230 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-42230
GHSA Identifier GHSA-f6x8-65q6-j9m9
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.7
CWE Classification CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')
Affected Product N8n
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.7

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2026-42230

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected N8n dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

n8n fixed: 1.123.32 
npm install n8n@1.123.32
n8n fixed: 2.18.1 
npm install n8n@2.18.1
n8n fixed: 2.17.4 
npm install n8n@2.17.4
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

npm ls n8n

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2026-42230, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls n8n

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of N8n in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.123.32), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls n8n command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect'), where the web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect. In N8n, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

## Impact The `/mcp-oauth/register` endpoint accepted OAuth client registrations without authentication, allowing arbitrary `redirect_uri` values to be registered. When a user denies the MCP OAuth consent dialog, the `handleDeny` handler redirects the user to the registered `redirect_uri` without validation, enabling an open redirect to an attacker-controlled URL. An attacker can craft a phishing link and send it to a victim; if the victim clicks "Deny" on the consent page, they are silently redirected to an external site. ## Patches The issue has been fixed in n8n versions 1.123.32, 2.17.4, and 2.18.1. Users should upgrade to one of these versions or later to remediate the vulnerability. ## Workarounds If upgrading is not immediately possible, administrators should consider the following temporary mitigations: - Restrict network access to the n8n instance to prevent untrusted users from reaching the MCP OAuth endpoints. - Limit access to the n8n instance to fully trusted users only. These workarounds do not fully remediate the risk and should only be used as short-term mitigation measures.

CVE-2026-42230 Affected N8n Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.123.322.18.12.17.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
n8n
npm/n8n
npm
< 1.123.32
1.123.32
n8n
npm/n8n
npm
≥ 2.18.0
< 2.18.1
2.18.1
n8n
npm/n8n
npm
≥ 2.0.0
< 2.17.4
2.17.4

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-f6x8-65q6-j9m9
NVD — CVE-2026-42230 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-42230
N8n Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-42230?
CVE-2026-42230 is a security vulnerability in N8n involving n8n has Open Redirect in MCP OAuth Consent Flow under CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect').
Which N8n versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.123.32, 2.18.1, 2.17.4 across affected packages: n8n.
What version fixes CVE-2026-42230?
Upgrading to 1.123.32, 2.18.1, 2.17.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is n8n affected?
Yes, n8n is affected in releases prior to 1.123.32, 2.18.1, 2.17.4. Upgrade your dependency to 1.123.32, 2.18.1, 2.17.4 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-42230?
CVE-2026-42230 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.7 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-42230?
CVE-2026-42230 is classified under CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') (The web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2026-42230?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls n8n'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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