CVE-2026-103258: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Data Query Logic in n8n-io n8n
n8n versions before 2.39.6 and 2.40.0 before 2.40.1 contain an unescaped parameter interpolation vulnerability in SendGrid, Freshservice, and ServiceNow nodes that allows attackers to bypass filters by breaking out of query literals. Attackers can exploit this by binding vulnerable node parameters to untrusted external input to widen single-record lookups into match-all queries, exposing bulk data including contact lists, tickets, and directory entries.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability in n8n affects specific nodes (SendGrid, Freshservice, and ServiceNow) where unescaped parameter interpolation allows attackers to manipulate query logic. By binding vulnerable node parameters to untrusted external input, attackers can bypass intended filters and convert single-record lookups into match-all queries, leading to unauthorized exposure of bulk data. The issue is present in versions before 2.39.6 and in 2.40.0 before 2.40.1. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9, indicating a medium severity level. The vulnerability is published and a patch is available. The product is a cloud service, so remediation is typically managed by the vendor.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized data exposure by bypassing query filters, allowing attackers to retrieve bulk data from contact lists, tickets, and directory entries. This can result in significant information disclosure but does not indicate direct system compromise or privilege escalation.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available for this vulnerability. Users should upgrade n8n to version 2.39.6 or later, or to 2.40.1 or later to remediate this issue. Since n8n is a cloud-hosted service, the vendor typically manages remediation server-side. Users should verify with the vendor advisory for confirmation of patch deployment status.
CVE-2026-103258: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Data Query Logic in n8n-io n8n
Description
n8n versions before 2.39.6 and 2.40.0 before 2.40.1 contain an unescaped parameter interpolation vulnerability in SendGrid, Freshservice, and ServiceNow nodes that allows attackers to bypass filters by breaking out of query literals. Attackers can exploit this by binding vulnerable node parameters to untrusted external input to widen single-record lookups into match-all queries, exposing bulk data including contact lists, tickets, and directory entries.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.9medium
Affected software
n8n-io
n8n
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability in n8n affects specific nodes (SendGrid, Freshservice, and ServiceNow) where unescaped parameter interpolation allows attackers to manipulate query logic. By binding vulnerable node parameters to untrusted external input, attackers can bypass intended filters and convert single-record lookups into match-all queries, leading to unauthorized exposure of bulk data. The issue is present in versions before 2.39.6 and in 2.40.0 before 2.40.1. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9, indicating a medium severity level. The vulnerability is published and a patch is available. The product is a cloud service, so remediation is typically managed by the vendor.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized data exposure by bypassing query filters, allowing attackers to retrieve bulk data from contact lists, tickets, and directory entries. This can result in significant information disclosure but does not indicate direct system compromise or privilege escalation.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available for this vulnerability. Users should upgrade n8n to version 2.39.6 or later, or to 2.40.1 or later to remediate this issue. Since n8n is a cloud-hosted service, the vendor typically manages remediation server-side. Users should verify with the vendor advisory for confirmation of patch deployment status.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulnCheck
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-30T10:55:39.869Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Is Cloud Service
- true
Threat ID: 6abe7494a43b0b3b89bd1cf3
Added to database: 10/01/2026, 14:56:20 UTC
Last enriched: 10/01/2026, 15:22:35 UTC
Last updated: 10/01/2026, 19:41:32 UTC
Views: 3
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