CVE-2026-56352
n8n - Arbitrary File Read and Execution via ExecuteWorkflow localFile Parameter
Description
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.
INFO
Published Date :
July 15, 2026, 12:18 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 15, 2026, 2:18 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-56352
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
products
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No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update n8n to version 2.19.3 or later.
- Remove the legacy ExecuteWorkflow node.
- Restrict API access for users.
- Review and secure workflow configurations.
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-2026-56352.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-2vx9-7wpg-88jq | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/n8n-arbitrary-file-read-and-execution-via-executeworkflow-localfile-parameter |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-56352 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-56352
weaknesses.
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CVE-2026-56352 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.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-56352', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-15T13:49:23.028770Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'n8n', 'product': 'n8n', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '2.19.3', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '2.19.3', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'packageURL': 'pkg:npm/n8n', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'n8n', 'product': 'n8n', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '2.19.3', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '2.19.3', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'packageURL': 'pkg:npm/n8n', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description 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. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/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 CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-2vx9-7wpg-88jq Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/n8n-arbitrary-file-read-and-execution-via-executeworkflow-localfile-parameter