CVE-2026-65596: n8n before 1.123.64, 2.29.8, and 2.30.1 fails to enforce the "Allowed HTTP Request Domains" restriction on HTT

Routine

HIGH 8.1UPGRADE

CVE-2026-65596 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting n8n. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

n8n before 1.123.64, 2.29.8, and 2.30.1 fails to enforce the "Allowed HTTP Request Domains" restriction on HTTP-based credentials (Header Auth, Basic Auth, Query Auth, OAuth) in the GraphQL node, unlike the HTTP Request node. An authenticated user able to create or edit workflows can point the node's endpoint at a server they control and exfiltrate restricted credentials. Only instances where a credential has "Allowed HTTP Request Domains" config

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 71%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
Published	2026-07-22
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: n8n

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-22 12:18 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 17:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

n8n n8n UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.123.64 · >= 2.0.0 and < 2.29.8 · 2.30.0

Fixed in: 1.123.64, 2.29.8

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.0

1. Check installed version

npm ls n8n

2. UPGRADE to 1.123.64

npm install n8n@">=1.123.64"

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.0

npm view n8n versions npm install n8n@"<2.0.0"

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Exact fixes by distribution

npm · n8n · FIXED · 1.123.64 · vulnerable: < 1.123.64 · source

npm install n8n@">=1.123.64" npm ls n8n

Fedora 46 · newscache · FIXED · 1.3.22-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-49b088f8ca · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-49b088f8ca

Fedora ELN · selinux-policy · FIXED · 45.23-1.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-3668c969a2 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-3668c969a2

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-65596?

n8n: upgrade to 1.123.64, 2.29.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-65596 being exploited?

CVE-2026-65596 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-2026-65596 affect?

CVE-2026-65596 affects n8n. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). n8n before 1.123.64, 2.29.8, and 2.30.1 fails to enforce the "Allowed HTTP Request Domains" restriction on HTTP-based credentials (Header Auth, Basic Auth, Query Auth, OAuth) in the GraphQL node, unlike the HTTP Request node. An authenticat

How urgent is CVE-2026-65596?

Priority 36/100. High severity

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