Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/@n8n/computer-use

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Advisory Summary

GHSA-4v35-78jc-648r is a MODERATE remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')) affecting Duplicate Advisory libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves computer-use shell sandbox not enforced on linux and windows. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

1 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:npm/@n8n/computer-use

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:npm/@n8n/computer-use. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-4v35-78jc-648r - MODERATE Duplicate Advisory: computer-use Shell Sandbox Not Enforced on Linux and Windows

GHSA-4v35-78jc-648r at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-4v35-78jc-648r
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Affected Product Duplicate Advisory
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-4v35-78jc-648r

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Duplicate Advisory 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/computer-use fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install @n8n/computer-use@Latest secure release
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/computer-use

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by GHSA-4v35-78jc-648r, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls @n8n/computer-use

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

Note: The npm ls @n8n/computer-use 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-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of an os command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended os command when it is sent to a downstream component. In Duplicate Advisory, 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

## Duplicate Advisory This advisory has been withdrawn because it is a duplicate of GHSA-fpg6-x68q-5793. This link is maintained to preserve external references. ## Original Description n8n before 2.29.8 and 2.30.x before 2.30.1 does not enforce shell sandbox restrictions on Linux and Windows in the @n8n/computer-use package (sandboxing was applied only on macOS). Shell commands executed by the tool run without any filesystem or network restrictions, allowing unrestricted access to the host filesystem and network from within the computer-use agent process. This issue only affects deployments where the @n8n/computer-use package is explicitly installed and running; standard n8n installations are not affected.

GHSA-4v35-78jc-648r Affected Duplicate Advisory Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
@n8n/computer-use
npm/@n8n/computer-use
npm

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-fpg6-x68q-5793
NVD — GHSA-4v35-78jc-648r NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-65590
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/n8n-befo... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/n8n-before-shell-sandbox-bypass-on-linux-windows

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-4v35-78jc-648r?
GHSA-4v35-78jc-648r is a security vulnerability in Duplicate Advisory involving computer-use Shell Sandbox Not Enforced on Linux and Windows under CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection').
Which Duplicate Advisory versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: @n8n/computer-use.
What version fixes GHSA-4v35-78jc-648r?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is @n8n/computer-use affected?
Yes, @n8n/computer-use is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-4v35-78jc-648r?
GHSA-4v35-78jc-648r is classified under CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') (The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-4v35-78jc-648r?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls @n8n/computer-use'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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  "schema_version" : "1.4.0",
  "id" : "GHSA-4v35-78jc-648r",
  "modified" : "2026-07-22T22:26:31Z",
  "published" : "2026-07-22T12:32:17Z",
  "withdrawn" : "2026-07-22T22:26:31Z",
  "aliases" : [ ],
  "summary" : "Duplicate Advisory: computer-use Shell Sandbox Not Enforced on Linux and Windows",
  "details" : "## Duplicate Advisory\n\nThis advisory has been withdrawn because it is a duplicate of GHSA-fpg6-x68q-5793. This link is maintained to preserve external references.\n\n## Original Description\n\nn8n before 2.29.8 and 2.30.x before 2.30.1 does not enforce shell sandbox restrictions on Linux and Windows in the @n8n/computer-use package (sandboxing was applied only on macOS). Shell commands executed by the tool run without any filesystem or network restrictions, allowing unrestricted access to the host filesystem and network from within the computer-use agent process. This issue only affects deployments where the @n8n/computer-use package is explicitly installed and running; standard n8n installations are not affected.",
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  "references" : [ {
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  } ],
  "database_specific" : {
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}