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CVE-2026-103249

7.6 HIGHpublic exploit available

Published 2026-10-01 · Updated 2026-10-01

AI risk analysis

Summary
The flaw is a stored DOM cross-site scripting vulnerability in n8n, allowing workflow authors to inject malicious scripts that can execute arbitrary JavaScript in the editor origin when other users interact with the node dropdown.
Exploitability
Exploitation requires the attacker to have control over a workflow node and the target user to open the node dropdown and click the external-link icon. Precondition is that the target user has access to the workflow.
Blast radius
If exploited, the vulnerability could lead to arbitrary JavaScript execution in the context of the editor, potentially leading to data theft or further compromise of the system.
Detection
No reliable host or network indicator is derivable from the published description.
Prioritized remediation
Upgrade to n8n version 1.123.80 or later.
xsswebeditorworkflow

Analysis generated locally by qwen2.5:7b-instruct (no data left the box). AI-assisted — verify against primary sources before acting.

NVD 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 stored DOM cross-site scripting vulnerability in Resource Locator parameter dropdown link handling. Workflow authors can inject malicious script URLs that execute arbitrary JavaScript in the editor origin when other users open the node dropdown and click the external-link icon, with the payload persisting across workflow imports and shares.

CVSS vector

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

Weaknesses

CWE-79

Public exploit & PoC references

All references

Source data: NVD (nvd.nist.gov), public domain. Exploit-DB.ai adds local AI analysis for defensive use only.

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