How severe is GHSA-9rhv-fhr8-7q5r?

No CVSS score has been assigned to GHSA-9rhv-fhr8-7q5r yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by GHSA-9rhv-fhr8-7q5r?

Affected package information for GHSA-9rhv-fhr8-7q5r is not yet fully mapped. Check the official advisory links for details.

How do I fix GHSA-9rhv-fhr8-7q5r?

Upgrade the affected component to the fixed release for GHSA-9rhv-fhr8-7q5r, or apply your distribution's backported patch — distro builds are often patched at an older version number, so check your vendor's advisory rather than the upstream version alone.

How do I detect GHSA-9rhv-fhr8-7q5r in my code and dependencies?

Identify every host running the affected component and compare the installed build against the fixed version below — for source-built or distro-packaged software the version string, not a lockfile, is the source of truth (`dpkg -l`, `rpm -q`, or the binary's own `--version`).

How do I mitigate GHSA-9rhv-fhr8-7q5r if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.

Is GHSA-9rhv-fhr8-7q5r actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for GHSA-9rhv-fhr8-7q5r yet. This does not mean the vulnerability cannot be exploited — absence of public exploits does not imply safety. Apply the recommended fix and use O3 Security to monitor your exposure.

What is the EPSS score for GHSA-9rhv-fhr8-7q5r?

GHSA-9rhv-fhr8-7q5r has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 0.3%, placing it in the 16th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score indicates relatively lower exploitation probability, though the CVSS severity should still guide your patching priority.

What type of vulnerability is GHSA-9rhv-fhr8-7q5r?

GHSA-9rhv-fhr8-7q5r is classified as CWE-639 (CWE-639). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation.

When was GHSA-9rhv-fhr8-7q5r published, and has it been updated?

GHSA-9rhv-fhr8-7q5r was published on October 1, 2026 and was last updated on October 7, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

n8n before 2.39.6 and 2.40.x before 2.40.1 Credential…

Exploitation Status

No confirmed exploitation observed yet

CISA’s own triage has not observed active exploitation or public proof-of-concept code for this CVE as of its last assessment.

Exploitation and automatability from CISA’s SSVC triage for GHSA-9rhv-fhr8-7q5r.

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

0.3%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs16th percentile — riskier than 16% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

Description

n8n versions before 2.39.6 and 2.40.0 before 2.40.1 fail to validate credential ownership during inline agent node-tool introspection. Attackers can reference arbitrary credential IDs to decrypt and exfiltrate plaintext secrets to attacker-controlled hosts without ownership verification.

Detection & mitigation playbook

Vulnerability

Detect
Identify every host running the affected component and compare the installed build against the fixed version below — for source-built or distro-packaged software the version string, not a lockfile, is the source of truth (`dpkg -l`, `rpm -q`, or the binary's own `--version`).
Fix
Upgrade the affected component to the fixed release for GHSA-9rhv-fhr8-7q5r, or apply your distribution's backported patch — distro builds are often patched at an older version number, so check your vendor's advisory rather than the upstream version alone.
Workarounds
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.

Frequently Asked Questions

n8n versions before 2.39.6 and 2.40.0 before 2.40.1 fail to validate credential ownership during inline agent node-tool introspection. Attackers can reference arbitrary credential IDs to decrypt and exfiltrate plaintext secrets to attacker-controlled hosts without ownership verification.

O3 Security · Impact-Aware SCA

Is GHSA-9rhv-fhr8-7q5r in your dependencies?

Find it across , including transitive dependencies.

Scan my dependencies How O3 SCA works

n8n before 2.39.6 and 2.40.x before 2.40.1 Credential Disclosure via Node-Tool IntrospectionGHSA-9rhv-fhr8-7q5r