CVE-2026-72773: n8n before 2.31.5 and 2.32.x before 2.32.1 contain a path-confinement bypass in the @n8n/computer-use file-sea

Routine

HIGH 7.7UPGRADE

CVE-2026-72773 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.7) affecting n8n. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

n8n before 2.31.5 and 2.32.x before 2.32.1 contain a path-confinement bypass in the @n8n/computer-use file-search (search_files) tool. A crafted search pattern can bypass the base-directory confinement check and expand to locations outside the configured directory, causing the tool to return the names and contents of arbitrary local files readable by the daemon's OS user. Any deployment where an actor can influence the tool's search input is affe

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.7 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 54%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2026-08-11
Last modified	2026-10-23

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: n8n

Last updated 2026-10-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-08-11 13:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-23 19:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

n8n n8n UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.31.5 · 2.32.0

Fixed in: 2.31.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls n8n

2. UPGRADE to 2.31.5

npm install n8n@">=2.31.5"

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · clementine · FIXED · 1.4.2-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-3e748ef4d3 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-3e748ef4d3

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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-2026-72773?

n8n: upgrade to 2.31.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-72773 being exploited?

CVE-2026-72773 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-2026-72773 affect?

CVE-2026-72773 affects n8n. Severity is high (CVSS 7.7). n8n before 2.31.5 and 2.32.x before 2.32.1 contain a path-confinement bypass in the @n8n/computer-use file-search (search_files) tool. A crafted search pattern can bypass the base-directory confinement check and expand to locations outside

How urgent is CVE-2026-72773?

Priority 39/100. High severity

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References

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