CVE-2026-15521: Path Traversal in makafeli n8n-workflow-builder
A vulnerability was identified in makafeli n8n-workflow-builder up to 0.11.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file build/server.cjs of the component update_node_from_file. The manipulation of the argument filePath leads to path traversal. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in makafeli n8n-workflow-builder up to version 0.11.0 involves improper handling of the filePath argument in the update_node_from_file component located in build/server.cjs. The flaw permits local attackers to perform path traversal, potentially accessing files outside the intended directory. The attack requires local access with low privileges and does not require user interaction. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed with available exploit code, but no official remediation or patch has been provided by the vendor as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access and low privileges can exploit this vulnerability to traverse directories via the filePath argument, potentially reading or manipulating files outside the intended scope of the application. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files or configuration data. However, the attack vector is limited to local access, and the overall impact is rated medium severity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vendor has not responded or issued a fix, users should restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file operations in the affected component. Avoid running the affected versions in untrusted environments until a patch or official mitigation is available.
CVE-2026-15521: Path Traversal in makafeli n8n-workflow-builder
Description
A vulnerability was identified in makafeli n8n-workflow-builder up to 0.11.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file build/server.cjs of the component update_node_from_file. The manipulation of the argument filePath leads to path traversal. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.8medium
Affected software
pkg:npm/makafeli/n8n-workflow-buildercpe:2.3:a:makafeli:n8n-workflow-builder:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in makafeli n8n-workflow-builder up to version 0.11.0 involves improper handling of the filePath argument in the update_node_from_file component located in build/server.cjs. The flaw permits local attackers to perform path traversal, potentially accessing files outside the intended directory. The attack requires local access with low privileges and does not require user interaction. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed with available exploit code, but no official remediation or patch has been provided by the vendor as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access and low privileges can exploit this vulnerability to traverse directories via the filePath argument, potentially reading or manipulating files outside the intended scope of the application. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files or configuration data. However, the attack vector is limited to local access, and the overall impact is rated medium severity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vendor has not responded or issued a fix, users should restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file operations in the affected component. Avoid running the affected versions in untrusted environments until a patch or official mitigation is available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-12T11:35:04.112Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a5443d268715ace43e61bbb
Added to database: 07/13/2026, 01:48:02 UTC
Last enriched: 07/20/2026, 18:34:59 UTC
Last updated: 08/18/2026, 10:54:22 UTC
Views: 114
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