n8n: computer-use Shell Sandbox Not Enforced on Linux and Windows
- Product
- n8n (@n8n/computer-use)
- CVE
- CVE-2026-65590
- Affected
- n8n < 2.29.8 and >= 2.30.0, < 2.30.1
- Fixed in
- 2.29.8 and 2.30.1
Last verified against sources: October 26, 2026
Am I affected?
n8n (@n8n/computer-use): affected n8n < 2.29.8 and >= 2.30.0, < 2.30.1. Fixed in 2.29.8 and 2.30.1.
- Check your version: run
npm ls n8n. Versions >= 2.30.0, < 2.30.1 of n8n are affected. [1]
What to do now
- Upgrade to the fixed version: run
npm install n8n@2.30.1(first patched version 2.30.1). [1] - Upgrade to n8n 2.29.8 or 2.30.1 or later. [1]
- Disable or avoid deploying the
@n8n/computer-usepackage on Linux or Windows hosts until the fix is applied. [1] - Restrict access to the n8n instance and the computer-use agent to fully trusted users only. [1]
General practice, not from the source: if the affected software could read tokens or credentials, rotate them after upgrading; pin versions and review changes before updating tools your agents run.
What happened
- The shell tool in the
@n8n/computer-usepackage applied its sandbox restrictions only on macOS. [1] - On Linux and Windows, shell commands executed by the tool ran without any filesystem or network restrictions. [1]
- This issue only affects deployments where the
@n8n/computer-usepackage is explicitly installed and running. [1]
Impact
- Shell commands executed by the tool ran without any filesystem or network restrictions, allowing unrestricted access to the host filesystem and network from within the computer-use agent process. [1]
What was done
- The issue has been fixed in n8n versions 2.29.8 and 2.30.1. [1]
- The fix adds sandbox enforcement on Linux via bubblewrap and disables the shell tool entirely when a working sandbox cannot be established. [1]
- An explicit opt-out flag (
--dangerously-disable-shell-sandbox) is available for deployments that require unsandboxed shell access and accept the associated risk. [1]
Sources
- GHSA-fpg6-x68q-5793 — GitHub Advisory Database
Every statement above was checked against these sources before publishing. Spotted an error? Tell us and we will correct it with a dated note.
Share advisory brief with your team
Copy a plain-text summary for Slack, GitHub issues, or team security channels.
[CVE-2026-65590] n8n: computer-use Shell Sandbox Not Enforced on Linux and Windows
Product: n8n (@n8n/computer-use) | Affected: n8n < 2.29.8 and >= 2.30.0, < 2.30.1 | Fixed in: 2.29.8 and 2.30.1
Summary: The shell tool in the `@n8n/computer-use` package applied its sandbox restrictions only on macOS.
Source & remediation on AgentArmorHQ: https://agentarmorhq.com/incidents/2026/07/cve-2026-65590-n8n-n8n-computer-useCorrections
Report an error or request a correction. We review requests within 5 business days and add a dated correction note.
Discussions for CVE-2026-65590
Ask questions or share configuration tips. Governed by our Community Rules & Terms.
No posts match this filter yet.
Be the first to ask a question or share a working tip.