High severity8.8NVD Advisory· Published Sep 3, 2026· Updated Sep 16, 2026
CVE-2026-85168
CVE-2026-85168
Description
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.
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References
2- github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-mwp5-2m32-r54hnvdMitigationVendor Advisory
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/n8n-before-1.123.73-remote-code-execution-via-git-nodenvdThird Party Advisory
News mentions
1- N8n Io: Nine Vulnerabilities Including RCE and Credential Exposure Disclosed TogetherVypr Intelligence · Sep 3, 2026