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CVE-2026-42233

MEDIUM

n8n has SQL Injection in Oracle Database Node via Limit Field

Published April 29, 2026Updated May 8, 2026Source: osv

Summary

## Impact A flaw in the Oracle Database node's select operation allowed user-controlled input passed into the `Limit` field via expressions to be interpolated directly into the SQL query without sanitization or parameterization. In workflows where external input is passed into the `Limit` field (e.g., from a webhook), an attacker could inject arbitrary SQL and exfiltrate data from the connected Oracle database. Exploitation requires a specific workflow configuration: - The Oracle Database node must be used with user-controlled input passed via expressions into the `Limit` field. - Authentication requirements depend on the workflow's configuration (e.g., an unauthenticated webhook endpoint would allow unauthenticated exploitation). ## Patches The issue has been fixed in n8n versions 1.123.32, 2.17.4, and 2.18.1. 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 Oracle Database node by adding `n8n-nodes-base.oracleDatabase` to the `NODES_EXCLUDE` environment variable. - Avoid passing unvalidated external user input into the Oracle Database node's `Limit` field via expressions. These workarounds do not fully remediate the risk and should only be used as short-term mitigation measures.

Remediation

Upgrade to the fixed version using your package manager.

npm
Update n8n to 2.18.1 or later
npm install n8n@2.18.1
npm
Update n8n to 2.17.4 or later
npm install n8n@2.17.4
npm
Update n8n to 1.123.32 or later
npm install n8n@1.123.32

After upgrading, run your dependency scanner again to confirm the vulnerability is resolved.

Affected Packages (3)

PackageEcosystemAffectedFixed In
n8n
npm
All versions2.18.1
n8n
npm
All versions2.17.4
n8n
npm
All versions1.123.32

Vulnerability Classification

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identifiers for this vulnerability type.

  • CWE-20
    Improper Input ValidationMITRE
  • CWE-89
    SQL InjectionMITRE

CVSS Score Breakdown

What the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) 9.8 score means for each attack dimension.

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-42233?
n8n has SQL Injection in Oracle Database Node via Limit Field This vulnerability has been assigned a severity rating of MEDIUM (CVSS score: 9.8/10).
How do I check if my project is affected by CVE-2026-42233?
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Severity & Exploitability

CVSS Score
9.8

Exploitation is straightforward and causes maximum impact. Patch immediately.

Also Known As

GHSA-r6jc-mpqw-m755

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