Is "n8n-mcp" on MCP Registry Safe to Install?

czlonkowski · mcp · v2.47.12

Integration between n8n workflow automation and Model Context Protocol (MCP)

Risk Assessment

Analyzed
100
out of 100
CRITICAL

705 security findings detected across all analyzers

MCP server analyzed for tool poisoning, prompt injection, and data exfiltration

Severity Breakdown

7
Critical
684
High
9
Medium
0
Low
0
Info

Finding Categories

672
Malware Signatures
17
Secrets
11
Network

YARA Rules Matched

18 rules(672 hits)
postinstall file manipulation postinstall system command postinstall network communication credential env files postinstall file download postinstall registry modification postinstall crypto operations postinstall persistence mechanism postinstall environment access postinstall obfuscation NoUseEval UsingShellInterpreterWhenExecutingOSCommands UsingCommandLineArguments NoUseWeakRandom OriginsNotVerified NoDisableTlsRejectUnauthorized +2 more

MCP Server Analysis

MCP servers expose tools and resources to AI assistants. Unlike browser extensions, they run as standalone processes with direct system access. Tool definitions are analyzed for prompt injection, data exfiltration, and tool poisoning patterns.

About This Extension

Integration between n8n workflow automation and Model Context Protocol (MCP)

Detailed Findings

705 total

YARA Rule Matches

18 rules

Security Analysis Summary

Security Analysis Overview

n8n-mcp is a mcp extension published by czlonkowski. Version 2.47.12 has been analyzed by the Risky Plugins security platform, receiving a risk score of 100/100 (CRITICAL risk) based on 705 security findings.

Risk Assessment

This extension presents critical security risk. Severe issues were detected, potentially including malware indicators, exposed secrets, or dangerous behaviors. Installation is strongly discouraged until these issues are addressed.

Findings Breakdown

  • Critical: 7 finding(s)
  • High: 684 finding(s)
  • Medium: 9 finding(s)

What Was Analyzed

The security assessment covers multiple analysis categories:

  • Malware Detection: YARA rule matching against 2,400+ malware signatures
  • Secret Detection: Scanning for exposed API keys, tokens, and credentials
  • Static Analysis: Code-level security analysis for common vulnerability patterns
  • Network Analysis: Detection of suspicious network communications and endpoints
  • Obfuscation Detection: Identification of code obfuscation techniques

Developer Information

n8n-mcp is published by czlonkowski on the mcp marketplace.

Recommendation

This extension is not recommended for installation without thorough manual review. Consider alternatives with lower risk scores, or contact the developer to address the identified security concerns.

Frequently Asked Questions