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n8n Compression Node Decompress Operation Enforces Size and Entry Limits

The Compression node's Decompress operation now enforces configurable limits on decompressed output size and ZIP entry count to prevent memory exhaustion attack

17 Jun 2026Read 1 minSeverity: schedule it

What changed

The Compression node's Decompress operation now enforces configurable limits on decompressed output size and ZIP entry count to prevent memory exhaustion attacks.

Who it affects

Users of n8n instances with public webhook workflows that use the Compression node's Decompress operation.

What to do today

Upgrade to n8n version 2.24.0 or later, or apply workarounds such as disabling the Compression node or restricting public webhook endpoints.

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