CVE-2026-65597: n8n Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-p3rg-hrf9-w9gj
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CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-65597 is a HIGH cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting n8n libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves dom-based xss via unsandboxed iframe srcdoc in html preview. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.123.64, 2.30.1, 2.29.8.

CVE-2026-65597 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-65597
GHSA Identifier GHSA-p3rg-hrf9-w9gj
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product n8n
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2026-65597

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: 1.123.64 
npm install n8n@1.123.64
n8n fixed: 2.30.1 
npm install n8n@2.30.1
n8n fixed: 2.29.8 
npm install n8n@2.29.8
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-2026-65597, 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 1.123.64), 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-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. 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 HTML preview renders execution output into an `iframe srcdoc` without `sandbox`, so a sanitizer bypass lets injected script run same-origin as the editor. When a victim opens the preview, it can call authenticated APIs with their session. An account with `global:member` privileges can exploit it. ## Patches The issue has been fixed in n8n versions 1.123.64, 2.29.8, and 2.30.1. 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 n8n instance access to fully trusted users only. - Set the `N8N_CONTENT_SECURITY_POLICY` environment variable to a policy that blocks inline scripts. - Avoid exposing workflows that render externally-controlled input into the HTML node or binary HTML preview to untrusted users. These workarounds do not fully remediate the risk and should only be used as short-term mitigation measures.

CVE-2026-65597 Affected n8n Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.123.642.30.12.29.8
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
n8n
npm/n8n
npm
< 1.123.64
1.123.64
n8n
npm/n8n
npm
≥ 2.30.0
< 2.30.1
2.30.1
n8n
npm/n8n
npm
≥ 2.0.0-rc.0
< 2.29.8
2.29.8

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-p3rg-hrf9-w9gj
NVD — CVE-2026-65597 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-65597
n8n Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n
n8n Release RELEASE
https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/releases/tag/n8n@1.123.64
n8n Release RELEASE
https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/releases/tag/n8n@2.29.8
n8n Release RELEASE
https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/releases/tag/n8n@2.30.1
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/n8n-befo... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/n8n-before-dom-based-xss-via-unsandboxed-iframe

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-65597?
CVE-2026-65597 is a security vulnerability in n8n involving DOM-Based XSS via Unsandboxed iframe srcdoc in HTML Preview under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which n8n versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.123.64, 2.30.1, 2.29.8 across affected packages: n8n.
What version fixes CVE-2026-65597?
Upgrading to 1.123.64, 2.30.1, 2.29.8 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is n8n affected?
Yes, n8n is affected in releases prior to 1.123.64, 2.30.1, 2.29.8. Upgrade your dependency to 1.123.64, 2.30.1, 2.29.8 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-65597?
CVE-2026-65597 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2026-65597?
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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