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CVE-2026-103251

7.1 · HIGH

n8n versions before 1.123.80, from 2.0.0 before 2.39.6, and from 2.40.0 before 2.40.1 contain a validation bypass vulnerability in the community package installation handler for queue mode deployme…

Published Oct 1, 2026CWE-862EPSS 0.20%

Overview

CVE-2026-103251 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 1, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

n8n versions before 1.123.80, from 2.0.0 before 2.39.6, and from 2.40.0 before 2.40.1 contain a validation bypass vulnerability in the community package installation handler for queue mode deployments. Attackers with Redis write access can bypass name validation, permission checks, checksum verification, and npm safety checks to install arbitrary npm packages across all cluster instances without authentication.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-fmmv-p585-7c8xRefwww.vulncheck.com/advisories/n8n-before-1.123.80-2.39.6-and-2.40.1-package-install-validation-bypass-via-pubsub

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-103251?

CVE-2026-103251 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 1, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-103251?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-103251?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-103251?

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