CVE-2026-33751: n8n Vulnerable to LDAP Filter Injection in LDAP Node
Impact A flaw in the LDAP node's filter escape logic allowed LDAP metacharacters to pass through unescaped when user-controlled input was interpolated into LDAP search filters. In workflows where external user input is passed via expressions into the LDAP node's search parameters, an attacker could manipulate the constructed filter to retrieve unintended LDAP records or bypass authentication checks implemented in the workflow.
Exploitation requires a specific workflow configuration: - The LDAP node must be used with user-controlled input passed via expressions (e.g., from a form or webhook).
Patches The issue has been fixed in n8n versions 1.123.27, 2.13.3, and 2.14.1. Users should upgrade to one of these versions or later to remediate the vulnerability.
Workarounds If upgrading is not immediately possible, administrators should consider the following temporary mitigations: - Limit workflow creation and editing permissions to fully trusted users only. - Disable the LDAP node by adding n8n-nodes-base.ldap to the NODESEXCLUDE environment variable. - Avoid passing unvalidated external user input into LDAP node search parameters via expressions.
These workarounds do not fully remediate the risk and should only be used as short-term mitigation measures.
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n8n is an open source workflow automation platform. Prior to versions 1.123.27, 2.13.3, and 2.14.1, a flaw in the LDAP node's filter escape logic allowed LDAP metacharacters to pass through unescaped when user-controlled input was interpolated into LDAP search filters. In workflows where external user input is passed via expressions into the LDAP node's search parameters, an attacker could manipulate the constructed filter to retrieve unintended LDAP records or bypass authentication checks implemented in the workflow. Exploitation requires a specific workflow configuration. The LDAP node must be used with user-controlled input passed via expressions (e.g., from a form or webhook). The issue has been fixed in n8n versions 1.123.27, 2.13.3, and 2.14.1. 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, disable the LDAP node by adding n8n-nodes-base.ldap to the NODESEXCLUDE environment variable, and/or avoid passing unvalidated external user input into LDAP node search parameters via expressions. These workarounds do not fully remediate the risk and should only be used as short-term mitigation measures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-33751?
CVE-2026-33751 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for LDAP filter injection.
How do I fix CVE-2026-33751?
To fix CVE-2026-33751, update n8n to versions 1.123.27, 2.13.3, or 2.14.1 or later.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2026-33751?
CVE-2026-33751 affects n8n versions prior to 1.123.27, 2.13.3, and 2.14.1.
What impact does CVE-2026-33751 have on security?
CVE-2026-33751 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary LDAP commands on affected systems.
Is user input involved in CVE-2026-33751?
Yes, CVE-2026-33751 involves user-controlled input that can be exploited due to improper filter escaping.