n8n Node.js Package < 1.123.9 / 2.x < 2.2.1 Stored XSS (CVE-2026-25054)

high Nessus Plugin ID 298989

Synopsis

The n8n Node.js Package installed on the remote host is affected by a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability.

Description

The version of the n8n Node.js Package installed on the remote host is prior to 1.123.9, or 2.x prior to 2.2.1. It is, therefore, affected by a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability:

- A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability existed in a markdown rendering component used in n8n's interface, including workflow sticky notes and other areas that support markdown content. An authenticated user with permission to create or modify workflows could abuse this to execute scripts with same-origin privileges when other users interact with a maliciously crafted workflow. This could lead to session hijacking and account takeover.
(CVE-2026-25054)

Note that Nessus has not tested for this issue but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.

Solution

Upgrade to n8n Node.js Package version 1.123.9 or 2.2.1 or later.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 298989

File Name: n8n_nodejs_package_GHSA-qpq4-pw7f-pp8w.nasl

Version: 1.1

Type: local

Agent: windows, macosx, unix

Family: Misc.

Published: 2/13/2026

Updated: 2/13/2026

Configuration: Enable thorough checks (optional)

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 3.8

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5.5

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:N

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2026-25054

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.3

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

CVSS v4

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 8.5

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:nodejs:node.js

Required KB Items: Host/nodejs/modules/enumerated

Patch Publication Date: 2/4/2026

Vulnerability Publication Date: 2/4/2026

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2026-25054

Detections

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