CVE-2026-86073: n8n is an open source workflow automation platform

Routine

HIGH 7.6UPGRADE

CVE-2026-86073 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.6) 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 2.37.7 and 2.38.1, the OAuth token endpoint bound an authorization code's first access token to the consented resource but did not bind its refresh token. Refreshing checked only that the requested resource was registered, not that it matched the original grant. An OAuth client approved for one workflow could substitute a different workflow URL in the resource parameter and obtain a val

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.6 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 67%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
Published	2026-09-08
Last modified	2026-09-11

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

Last updated 2026-09-11 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-09-08 17:18 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-11 18:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

n8n n8n UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.37.7 · 2.38.0

Fixed in: 2.37.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls n8n

2. UPGRADE to 2.37.7

npm install n8n@">=2.37.7"

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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-2026-86073?

n8n: upgrade to 2.37.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-86073 being exploited?

CVE-2026-86073 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-2026-86073 affect?

CVE-2026-86073 affects n8n. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). n8n is an open source workflow automation platform. Prior to 2.37.7 and 2.38.1, the OAuth token endpoint bound an authorization code's first access token to the consented resource but did not bind its refresh token. Refreshing checked only

How urgent is CVE-2026-86073?

Priority 35/100. High severity

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References

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