CVE-2026-71539 n8n: Race Condition in Git Clone Node Allows Authenticated Users to Achieve Remote Code Execution
Authenticated users can exploit a race condition in the Git clone node to execute arbitrary code on the server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-71539?
CVE-2026-71539 is a high-severity vulnerability in n8n-io n8n, published on 18 Aug 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
n8n is an open source workflow automation platform. Prior to 1.123.64, 2.29.8, and 2.30.1, the Git node clone operation allows an authenticated workflow user to swap a validated directory for a symlink before cloning, planting a crafted repository in the community node directory that loads as a custom JavaScript node after restart and executes arbitrary code on the server. This issue is fixed in versions 1.123.64, 2.29.8, and 2.30.1.
Weakness: CWE-367
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-71539?
How do I fix CVE-2026-71539?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2026-71539 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-71539 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-62jr-cqgr-xmh7, MINI-863p-9g8f-3h6g.