9.9
CRITICAL CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-25049
n8n Has an Expression Escape Vulnerability Leading to RCE
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.

INFO

Published Date :

Feb. 4, 2026, 5:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

Feb. 5, 2026, 8:22 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-25049 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 N8n n8n
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 CRITICAL [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 CRITICAL [email protected]
Solution
Update n8n to patched versions to prevent command execution via workflow parameters.
  • Update n8n to version 1.123.17 or later.
  • Update n8n to version 2.5.2 or later.
  • Restrict workflow creation/modification permissions.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github

CVE-2026-25049 has a 4 public PoC/Exploit available at Github. Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2026-25049.

URL Resource
https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/commit/7860896909b3d42993a36297f053d2b0e633235d Patch
https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/commit/936c06cfc1ad269a89e8ef7f8ac79c104436d54b Patch
https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-6cqr-8cfr-67f8 Patch Vendor Advisory
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-25049 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-25049 weaknesses.

We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

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Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago
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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-25049 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Feb. 05, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:n8n:n8n:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* versions up to (excluding) 1.123.17 *cpe:2.3:a:n8n:n8n:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* versions from (including) 2.0.0 up to (excluding) 2.5.2
    Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/commit/7860896909b3d42993a36297f053d2b0e633235d Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/commit/936c06cfc1ad269a89e8ef7f8ac79c104436d54b Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-6cqr-8cfr-67f8 Types: Patch, Vendor Advisory
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Feb. 04, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added 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.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CWE CWE-913
    Added Reference https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/commit/7860896909b3d42993a36297f053d2b0e633235d
    Added Reference https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/commit/936c06cfc1ad269a89e8ef7f8ac79c104436d54b
    Added Reference https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-6cqr-8cfr-67f8
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 9.4
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Attack Requirements
Privileges Required
User Interaction
VS Confidentiality
VS Integrity
VS Availability
SS Confidentiality
SS Integrity
SS Availability
Base CVSS Score: 9.9
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality Impact
Integrity Impact
Availability Impact