CVE-2026-42235

Critical

Description

n8n is an open source workflow automation platform. Prior to versions 1.123.32, 2.17.4, and 2.18.1, an unauthenticated attacker could register a malicious MCP OAuth client with a crafted client_name. If a victim user authorized the OAuth consent dialog and a second user subsequently revoked that access, a toast notification would render the injected script. Clicking the link would execute arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's authenticated n8n browser session, enabling credential and session token theft, workflow manipulation, or privilege escalation. This issue has been patched in versions 1.123.32, 2.17.4, and 2.18.1.

SeverityCritical
CVSS9.6
Exploit probability—
ProductN8n
PublishedMay 4, 2026
First seenMay 4, 2026

How to fix

Update
  • n8n n8n1.123.32, 2.17.4 or later
  • n8n1.123.32, 2.18.1, 2.17.4 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
n8n n8nv < 1.123.32, 2.17.0 ≤ v < 2.17.4, 2.18.01.123.32, 2.17.4
n8nnpmv < 1.123.32, 2.18.0 ≤ v < 2.18.1, 2.17.0 ≤ v < 2.17.41.123.32, 2.18.1, 2.17.4

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