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CVE-2026-25049

N8n vulnerability

9.9 CRITICALEPSS 1.59%
  1. Published4 Feb 2026

Description

n8n is an open source workflow automation platform. Prior to versions 1.123.17 and 2.5.2, an authenticated user with permission to create or modify workflows could abuse crafted expressions in workflow parameters to trigger unintended system command execution on the host running n8n. This issue has been patched in versions 1.123.17 and 2.5.2.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

N8n≥ 2.0.0 < 2.5.2 · < 1.123.17

Remediation

Fixed in
N8n≥ 2.5.2

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-25049 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-25049 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.59%.

How severe is CVE-2026-25049?

CVE-2026-25049 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.59% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-25049?

Affected products include N8n.

How do I fix CVE-2026-25049?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example N8n 2.5.2 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.