n8n-io n8n up to 2.4.7 Python Code Node protection mechanism

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in n8n-io n8n up to 2.4.7. It has been classified as very critical. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Python Code Node. Performing a manipulation results in protection mechanism. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-25115. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in n8n-io n8n up to 2.4.7. This affects an unknown code block of the component Python Code Node. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a protection mechanism vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-693. The product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

n8n is an open source workflow automation platform. Prior to version 2.4.8, a vulnerability in the Python Code node allows authenticated users to break out of the Python sandbox environment and execute code outside the intended security boundary. This issue has been patched in version 2.4.8.

The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-25115 since 01/29/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 02/14/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 298988 (n8n Node.js Package 2.x < 2.4.8 Python Sandbox Escape (CVE-2026-25115)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 2.4.8 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (298988) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-0318). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Affected

  • n8n n8n

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.1

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VulDB Temp Score: 8.4
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NVD Base Score: 9.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Protection mechanism
CWE: CWE-693
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 298988
Nessus Name: n8n Node.js Package 2.x < 2.4.8 Python Sandbox Escape (CVE-2026-25115)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: n8n 2.4.8

Timelineinfo

01/29/2026 CVE reserved
02/04/2026 +6 days Advisory disclosed
02/04/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
02/14/2026 +10 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-8398-gmmx-564h
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-25115 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-25115
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-344349
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-0318 - n8n: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 02/04/2026 18:28
Updated: 02/14/2026 05:13
Changes: 02/04/2026 18:28 (67), 02/05/2026 16:14 (7), 02/06/2026 05:29 (11), 02/14/2026 05:13 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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