CVE-2026-72766: n8n before 1.123.67 Arbitrary File Read via Send Email Node

Published Aug 11, 2026
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Updated

n8n before 1.123.67, 2.x before 2.31.5, and 2.32.x before 2.32.1 contain a type confusion vulnerability in the Send Email node, which does not enforce that its message fields are strings. A crafted non-string value supplied from a workflow expression into the text or HTML body field can be interpreted by the underlying mail library (Nodemailer) as a file path or URL, allowing arbitrary local file disclosure and server-side request forgery (SSRF). Exploitation requires a pre-existing active workflow with an unauthenticated webhook, valid SMTP credentials configured on the node, and untrusted input mapped directly into the body field; this is not a default configuration.

Affected Software

7 affected components
n8n n8n<1.123.67, <2.31.5, <2.32.1
n8n N8n Node.js<1.123.67
n8n N8n Node.js<1.123.67
n8n N8n Node.js>=2.0.0<2.31.5
n8n N8n Node.js>=2.0.0<2.31.5
n8n N8n Node.js=2.32.0
n8n N8n Node.js=2.32.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade n8n to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.123.67
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade n8n to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.31.5
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade n8n to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.32.1

Event History

Aug 11, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:17 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-72766?

The severity of CVE-2026-72766 is rated at 40, indicating a high level of risk.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-72766?

To fix CVE-2026-72766, upgrade n8n to version 1.123.67 or later, or to 2.31.5 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-72766?

CVE-2026-72766 is classified as a type confusion vulnerability related to SSRF in the Send Email node.

4

Which versions of n8n are affected by CVE-2026-72766?

CVE-2026-72766 affects n8n versions prior to 1.123.67, as well as 2.x prior to 2.31.5 and 2.32.x before 2.32.1.

5

What components of n8n does CVE-2026-72766 impact?

CVE-2026-72766 impacts the Send Email node, specifically regarding its handling of non-string message fields.

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