n8n: MySQL v1 Node executeQuery Operation Allows SQL Injection via Unparameterized Expression Interpolation
Impact
The legacy MySQL v1 node's executeQuery operation substitutes evaluated {{ ... }} expression values directly into the raw SQL string without parameterization. If a workflow uses this operation with expression-sourced values in the query and is connected to an externally-reachable trigger (such as a Webhook node), attacker-controlled input reaching those expressions results in SQL injection.
Successful exploitation allows arbitrary SQL execution with the configured MySQL credentials' privileges, enabling unauthorized disclosure, modification, or deletion of data in the downstream database. MySQL v2 node is not affected.
This issue can affect only instances running workflows that use the MySQL v1 node with executeQuery operations.
Patches
The issue has been fixed in n8n versions 1.123.61, 2.27.4, and 2.28.1. 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:
- Disable the MySQL node by adding
n8n-nodes-base.mySqlto theNODES_EXCLUDEenvironment variable, or audit and restrict access to workflows using the MySQL v1 node with theexecuteQueryoperation. - Ensure that webhook endpoints used in workflows containing MySQL v1
executeQuerynodes with expression interpolation require authentication. - Migrate affected workflows to use the MySQL v2 node, which uses parameterized queries.
These workarounds do not fully remediate the risk and should only be used as short-term mitigation measures.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm package | n8n | < 1.123.61, >= 2.28.0, < 2.28.1, >= 2.0.0-rc.0, < 2.27.4 | 1.123.61, 2.28.1, 2.27.4 |
References
- https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-hwmj-qg4v-cvg9
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-59257
- https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n
- https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/releases/tag/n8n@1.123.61
- https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/releases/tag/n8n@2.27.4
- https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/releases/tag/n8n@2.28.1
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/n8n-sql-injection-in-mysql-v1-executequery-operation-via-expression-interpolation
- CVSS vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:N- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-89- Platform
- npm
- Package
n8n- Disclosed
- 22.07.2026
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-hwmj-qg4v-cvg9 - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: n8n
All published vulnerabilities of this package (npm package), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 156
- First → latest
- 05.2023 09.2026
- Without a fix
- 1
- Exploited in attacks
- 1
Severity breakdown
- Critical 24
- High 58
- Medium 74
Disclosures per year
- 2023: 3
- 2024: 0
- 2025: 14
- 2026: 139
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