n8n up to 2.19.2 ExecuteWorkflow Node localFile permission
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Summary
A vulnerability has been found in n8n up to 2.19.2 and classified as critical. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component ExecuteWorkflow Node. Performing a manipulation of the argument localFile results in permission. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-56352. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.
Details
A vulnerability was found in n8n up to 2.19.2. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the component ExecuteWorkflow Node. The manipulation of the argument localFile with an unknown input leads to a permission vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-275. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
n8n before 2.19.3 contains a file path restriction bypass in the legacy ExecuteWorkflow node's localFile source option, which reads workflow files from disk without the file-access checks enforced by other file-reading nodes. Although hidden from the UI since v1.2, it remains reachable via the REST API. An authenticated user with permission to create or modify workflows can supply an arbitrary file path to bypass the N8N_RESTRICT_FILE_ACCESS_TO restriction and determine whether arbitrary files exist on the host; where the targeted path contains a valid workflow JSON file, that file can additionally be loaded and executed.
The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-56352 since 06/20/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1222 for this issue.
Upgrading to version 2.19.3 eliminates this vulnerability.
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Product
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CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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Exploiting
Class: PermissionCWE: CWE-275 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Countermeasures
Recommended: no mitigation knownStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: n8n 2.19.3
Timeline
06/20/2026 CVE reserved07/15/2026 Advisory disclosed
07/15/2026 VulDB entry created
07/15/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Advisory: github.comStatus: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-56352 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-56352
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-379221
Entry
Created: 07/15/2026 14:24Changes: 07/15/2026 14:24 (53)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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