n8n-io n8n up to 1.123.9/2.4.x os command injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in n8n-io n8n up to 1.123.9/2.4.x. This affects an unknown part. Executing a manipulation can lead to os command injection. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-25053. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in n8n-io n8n up to 1.123.9/2.4.x. This vulnerability affects an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a os command injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-78. The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

n8n is an open source workflow automation platform. Prior to versions 1.123.10 and 2.5.0, vulnerabilities in the Git node allowed authenticated users with permission to create or modify workflows to execute arbitrary system commands or read arbitrary files on the n8n host. This issue has been patched in versions 1.123.10 and 2.5.0.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-25053 since 01/28/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1202.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 298980 (n8n Node.js Package < 1.123.10 / 2.x < 2.5.0 OS Command Injection (CVE-2026-25053)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 1.123.10 or 2.5.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (298980) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-0318). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • n8n n8n

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Os command injection
CWE: CWE-78 / CWE-77 / CWE-74
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 298980
Nessus Name: n8n Node.js Package < 1.123.10 / 2.x < 2.5.0 OS Command Injection (CVE-2026-25053)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: n8n 1.123.10/2.5.0

Timelineinfo

01/28/2026 CVE reserved
02/04/2026 +7 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-9g95-qf3f-ggrw
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-25053 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-25053
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-344368
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-0318 - n8n: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 02/04/2026 18:35
Updated: 02/14/2026 05:13
Changes: 02/04/2026 18:35 (67), 02/05/2026 16:14 (7), 02/06/2026 05:28 (11), 02/14/2026 05:13 (2)
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