n8n has a Sandbox Escape in its JavaScript Task Runner
n8n is an open source workflow automation platform. Prior to versions 2.10.1, 2.9.3, and 1.123.22, an authenticated user with permission to create or modify workflows could exploit a vulnerability in the JavaScript Task Runner sandbox to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox boundary. On instances using internal Task Runners (default runner mode), this could result in full compromise of the n8n host. On instances using external Task Runners, the attacker might gain access to or impact other task executed on the Task Runner. Task Runners must be enabled using `N8N_RUNNERS_ENABLED=true`. The issue has been fixed in n8n versions 2.10.1, 2.9.3, and 1.123.22. Users should upgrade to one of these versions or later to remediate the vulnerability. If upgrading is not immediately possible, administrators should consider the following temporary mitigations. Limit workflow creation and editing permissions to fully trusted users only, and/or use external runner mode (`N8N_RUNNERS_MODE=external`) to limit the blast radius. These workarounds do not fully remediate the risk and should only be used as short-term mitigation measures.
References
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https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-jjpj-p2wh-qf23 x_refsource_CONFIRM
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https://docs.n8n.io/hosting/configuration/task-runners x_refsource_MISC
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https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/releases/tag/n8n@1.123.22 x_refsource_MISC
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https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/releases/tag/n8n@2.10.1 x_refsource_MISC
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https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/releases/tag/n8n@2.9.3 x_refsource_MISC
Affected products
- ==< 1.123.22
- ==>= 2.0.0, < 2.9.3
- ==>= 2.10.0, < 2.10.1
Matching in nixpkgs
pkgs.n8n
Free and source-available fair-code licensed workflow automation tool
pkgs.n8n-nodes-carbonejs
n8n community node for rendering Word templates using Carbone.js
pkgs.n8n-task-runner-launcher
Launcher for n8n task runners
pkgs.tests.fetchpatch2.relative
None
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nixos-unstable g7hn8n70vjwd
- nixpkgs-unstable g7hn8n70vjwd
- nixos-unstable-small g7hn8n70vjwd
Package maintainers
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@gepbird Gutyina Gergő <gutyina.gergo.2@gmail.com>
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@sweenu sweenu <contact@sweenu.xyz>