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9.4
n8n could run unauthorized code due to vm2 flaw
published 9 days ago
Summary
The n8n workflow application includes the vm2 library version earlier than 3, which can be tricked into executing code that an attacker supplies. This could let a malicious user run commands on your server or access sensitive data. Update n8n (or the vm2 component) to the latest version and apply any available security patches as soon as possible.
What to do
- Update cleanstart n8n to version 2.28.0-r5.
Affected software
| Ecosystem | Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|---|
| CleanStart | cleanstart | n8n |
< 2.28.0-r5 Fix: upgrade to 2.28.0-r5
|
Original advisory text
vm2 before 3
Security vulnerability affects the n8n package. vm2 before 3.
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
- Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Timeline
Published10 Oct 2026
Updated10 Oct 2026
First seen10 Oct 2026
Sources
CLEANSTART-2026-SU19502 · OSV
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