CVE-2026-44791: N8n N8n Has An XML Node Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-wrwr-h859-xh2r
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CVSS 9.9
CWE-1321
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-44791 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.9) n8n has an xml node vulnerability (CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution')) affecting N8n libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves n8n has an xml node prototype pollution patch bypass. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.123.43, 2.22.1, 2.20.7.

CVE-2026-44791 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-44791
GHSA Identifier GHSA-wrwr-h859-xh2r
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.9
CWE Classification CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution')
Affected Product N8n
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.9

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2026-44791

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: 1.123.43 
npm install n8n@1.123.43
n8n fixed: 2.22.1 
npm install n8n@2.22.1
n8n fixed: 2.20.7 
npm install n8n@2.20.7
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-2026-44791, 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 1.123.43), 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-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution'), where the product receives input from an upstream component that specifies attributes that are to be initialized or updated in an object, but it does not properly control modifications of attributes of the object prototype. 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 An authenticated user with permission to create or modify workflows could bypass the patch for GHSA-hqr4-h3xv-9m3r in the XML node. When combined with other nodes, this could lead to RCE on the n8n host. ## Patches The issue has been fixed in n8n versions 1.123.43, 2.20.7, and 2.22.1. 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: - Limit workflow creation and editing permissions to fully trusted users only. - Disable the XML node by adding `n8n-nodes-base.xml` to the `NODES_EXCLUDE` environment variable. These workarounds do not fully remediate the risk and should only be used as short-term mitigation measures. --- n8n has adopted CVSS 4.0 as primary score for all security advisories. CVSS 3.1 vector strings are provided for backwards compatibility. CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVE-2026-44791 Affected N8n Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.123.432.22.12.20.7
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
n8n
npm/n8n
npm
< 1.123.43
1.123.43
n8n
npm/n8n
npm
≥ 2.21.0
< 2.22.1
2.22.1
n8n
npm/n8n
npm
≥ 2.0.0-rc.0
< 2.20.7
2.20.7

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-wrwr-h859-xh2r
NVD — CVE-2026-44791 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-44791
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-hqr4-h3xv-9m3r
N8n Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-44791?
CVE-2026-44791 is a security vulnerability in N8n involving n8n Has an XML Node Prototype Pollution Patch Bypass under CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution').
Which N8n versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.123.43, 2.22.1, 2.20.7 across affected packages: n8n.
What version fixes CVE-2026-44791?
Upgrading to 1.123.43, 2.22.1, 2.20.7 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is n8n affected?
Yes, n8n is affected in releases prior to 1.123.43, 2.22.1, 2.20.7. Upgrade your dependency to 1.123.43, 2.22.1, 2.20.7 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-44791?
CVE-2026-44791 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.9 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-44791?
CVE-2026-44791 is classified under CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution') (The product receives input from an upstream component that specifies attributes that are to be initialized or updated in an object, but it does not properly control modifications of attributes of the object prototype.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2026-44791?
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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