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 Add, Commit, Checkout, or Pull operation. The command runs as the n8n process user.
CVE-2026-85168
CVSS base score
8.8 (v3.1)
Severity
HIGH
Attack vector
Network
Weakness
CWE-78
Last modified
October 29, 2026
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected products
n8n n8n
References
- github.com Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
- www.vulncheck.com Third Party Advisory