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n8n Node.js Package < 1.123.48 / 2.x < 2.21.8 / 2.22.x < 2.22.4 Sandbox Escape (CVE-2026-49444)

high Nessus Plugin ID 321510

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Synopsis

The n8n Node.js Package installed on the remote host is affected by a sandbox escape vulnerability.

Description

The version of the n8n Node.js Package installed on the remote host is prior to 1.123.48, or 2.x prior to 2.21.8, or 2.22.x prior to 2.22.4. It is, therefore, affected by a sandbox escape vulnerability:

 - A vulnerability in the Python sandbox allows authenticated users to escape the sandbox and execute arbitrary code on the n8n host. (CVE-2026-49444)

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 1.123.48, 2.21.8, or 2.22.4 or later.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?cf2d7174

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 321510

File Name: n8n_nodejs_package_GHSA-9pq8-m8gp-4p53.nasl

Version: 1.4

Type: Local

Agent: windows, macosx, unix

Family: Misc.

Published: 6/18/2026

Updated: 6/26/2026

Configuration: Enable thorough checks (optional)

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 3.9

Percentile: 52.81

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

Temporal Score: 5.5

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

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2026-49444

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 8.5

Temporal Score: 7.4

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

Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

CVSS v4

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.1

Threat Score: 5

Threat Vector: CVSS:4.0/E:U

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

Vulnerability Information

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

Required KB Items: Host/nodejs/modules/enumerated

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 5/27/2026

Vulnerability Publication Date: 5/27/2026

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2026-49444

IAVB: 2026-B-0160