GHSA-xmc9-4f2h-jf9c: n8n Edit Image Node Format Injection Vulnerability

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CWE-73
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-xmc9-4f2h-jf9c is a HIGH edit image node format injection vulnerability (CWE-73: External Control of File Name or Path) affecting n8n libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves edit image node format injection allows arbitrary file write. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.123.67, 2.32.1, 2.31.5.

GHSA-xmc9-4f2h-jf9c at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-xmc9-4f2h-jf9c
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-73: External Control of File Name or Path
Affected Product n8n
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-xmc9-4f2h-jf9c

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: 1.123.67 
npm install n8n@1.123.67
n8n fixed: 2.32.1 
npm install n8n@2.32.1
n8n fixed: 2.31.5 
npm install n8n@2.31.5
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 GHSA-xmc9-4f2h-jf9c, 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 1.123.67), 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-73: External Control of File Name or Path, where the product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations. 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 n8n Edit Image node passed its output format to the underlying image library without validation, so a crafted value could write bytes to a location outside the node's working directory. An authenticated user able to run workflows could use this to write arbitrary files in the n8n instance. ## Patches The issue has been fixed in n8n versions 1.123.67, 2.31.5, and 2.32.1. 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. - Disable the Edit Image node by adding `n8n-nodes-base.editImage` to the `NODES_EXCLUDE` environment variable. These workarounds do not fully remediate the risk and should only be used as short-term mitigation measures.

GHSA-xmc9-4f2h-jf9c Affected n8n Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.123.672.32.12.31.5
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
n8n
npm/n8n
npm
< 1.123.67
1.123.67
n8n
npm/n8n
npm
≥ 2.32.0
< 2.32.1
2.32.1
n8n
npm/n8n
npm
≥ 2.0.0-rc.0
< 2.31.5
2.31.5

References

n8n Release RELEASE
https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/releases/tag/n8n@2.32.1
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-xmc9-4f2h-jf9c
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/commit/f69dfc6dd2178a14ea1624d2e1d403c2e755042f
n8n Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n
n8n Release RELEASE
https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/releases/tag/n8n@1.123.67
n8n Release RELEASE
https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/releases/tag/n8n@2.31.5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-xmc9-4f2h-jf9c?
GHSA-xmc9-4f2h-jf9c is a security vulnerability in n8n involving Edit Image Node Format Injection Allows Arbitrary File Write under CWE-73: External Control of File Name or Path.
Which n8n versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.123.67, 2.32.1, 2.31.5 across affected packages: n8n.
What version fixes GHSA-xmc9-4f2h-jf9c?
Upgrading to 1.123.67, 2.32.1, 2.31.5 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is n8n affected?
Yes, n8n is affected in releases prior to 1.123.67, 2.32.1, 2.31.5. Upgrade your dependency to 1.123.67, 2.32.1, 2.31.5 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-xmc9-4f2h-jf9c?
GHSA-xmc9-4f2h-jf9c is classified under CWE-73: External Control of File Name or Path (The product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-xmc9-4f2h-jf9c?
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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