CVE-2026-85168: n8n versions before 1.123.73, 2.35.4, and 2.36.2 contain a remote code execution vulnerability in the Git node

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-85168?

n8n: upgrade to 1.123.73, 2.35.4, 2.36.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-85168 being exploited?

CVE-2026-85168 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-85168 affect?

CVE-2026-85168 affects n8n. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). n8n versions before 1.123.73, 2.35.4, and 2.36.2 contain a remote code execution vulnerability in the Git node. The node reset a fixed list of command-bearing configuration keys before each operation, but that list did not cover the content

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-85168 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting n8n. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

n8n versions before 1.123.73, 2.35.4, and 2.36.2 contain a remote code execution vulnerability in the Git node. The node reset a fixed list of command-bearing configuration keys before each operation, but that list did not cover the content-filter and merge-driver key families. A repository with local configuration setting one of those keys together with a matching attribute pattern causes git to execute the configured command during an ordinary

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 43%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2026-09-03
Last modified	2026-09-16

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: n8n

Last updated 2026-09-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-09-03 13:06 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-16 21:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

n8n n8n UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.123.73 · >= 2.0.0 and < 2.35.4 · >= 2.36.0 and < 2.36.2

Fixed in: 1.123.73, 2.35.4, 2.36.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.0

1. Check installed version

npm ls n8n

2. UPGRADE to 1.123.73

npm install n8n@">=1.123.73"

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2026-85168?

n8n: upgrade to 1.123.73, 2.35.4, 2.36.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-85168 being exploited?

CVE-2026-85168 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-2026-85168 affect?

CVE-2026-85168 affects n8n. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). n8n versions before 1.123.73, 2.35.4, and 2.36.2 contain a remote code execution vulnerability in the Git node. The node reset a fixed list of command-bearing configuration keys before each operation, but that list did not cover the content

How urgent is CVE-2026-85168?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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