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CVE-2026-72764

MEDIUM

n8n: Cross-Tenant Module-Cache Poisoning in the JS Task Runner

Published July 22, 2026Updated August 12, 2026Source: osv

Summary

## Impact n8n's JavaScript task runner shared one module cache across all users' Code-node executions, so a user able to run a Code node could poison a cached module and alter other users' Code-node executions on the same runner, affecting their confidentiality, integrity, or availability. This is a cross-user isolation break within a single n8n instance. It does not constitute a sandbox escape or remote code execution. All multi-user n8n instances running the JS task runner with built-in or external modules enabled are affected. ## 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 built-in and external module access in Code nodes by unsetting `NODE_FUNCTION_ALLOW_BUILTIN` and `NODE_FUNCTION_ALLOW_EXTERNAL`, which removes the poisonable module surface. - Use the external runner mode with a dedicated runner per user or project if your deployment supports it. 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 1.123.67 or later
npm install n8n@1.123.67
npm
Update n8n to 2.31.5 or later
npm install n8n@2.31.5
npm
Update n8n to 2.32.1 or later
npm install n8n@2.32.1

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

Affected Packages (3)

PackageEcosystemAffectedFixed In
n8n
npm
All versions1.123.67
n8n
npm
All versions2.31.5
n8n
npm
All versions2.32.1

Vulnerability Classification

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

  • CWE-20
    Improper Input ValidationMITRE

CVSS Score Breakdown

What the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) 9.5 score means for each attack dimension.

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

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-72764?
n8n: Cross-Tenant Module-Cache Poisoning in the JS Task Runner This vulnerability has been assigned a severity rating of MEDIUM (CVSS score: 9.5/10).
How do I check if my project is affected by CVE-2026-72764?
CVE-2026-72764 affects n8n. Use GeekWala's free vulnerability scanner to check your dependencies against CVE-2026-72764 and 200,000+ other known vulnerabilities.

Severity & Exploitability

CVSS Score
9.5

Exploitation is straightforward and causes maximum impact. Patch immediately.

Also Known As

GHSA-9cmh-xcqm-5hqr

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