CVE-2026-54314: n8n is an open source workflow automation platform

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-54314 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting n8n. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

n8n is an open source workflow automation platform. Prior to 2.24.0, the Compression node's Decompress operation expanded attacker-controlled archives into memory without enforcing limits on decompressed output size. An unauthenticated attacker could send a small compressed archive to a public webhook workflow using this node, causing the n8n process to terminate due to memory exhaustion and disrupting all workflows in the same instance. This vul

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 54%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-409
Published	2026-06-23
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: n8n

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-23 16:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 11:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

n8n n8n UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.24.0

Fixed in: 2.24.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls n8n

2. UPGRADE to 2.24.0

npm install n8n@">=2.24.0"

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-54314?

n8n: upgrade to 2.24.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-54314 being exploited?

CVE-2026-54314 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-54314 affect?

CVE-2026-54314 affects n8n. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). n8n is an open source workflow automation platform. Prior to 2.24.0, the Compression node's Decompress operation expanded attacker-controlled archives into memory without enforcing limits on decompressed output size. An unauthenticated atta

How urgent is CVE-2026-54314?

Priority 43/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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