CVE-2026-25055
highpriority · track · 33EPSS 0.019 · 79 %ileDEEUNLRUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-27
n8n is an open source workflow automation platform. Prior to versions 1.123.12 and 2.4.0, when workflows process uploaded files and transfer them to remote servers via the SSH node without validating their metadata the vulnerability can lead to files being written to unintended locations on those remote systems potentially leading to remote code execution on those systems. As a prerequisites an unauthenticated attacker needs knowledge of such workflows existing and the endpoints for file uploads need to be unauthenticated. This issue has been patched in versions 1.123.12 and 2.4.0.
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base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · low–high · 2.9–8.1
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affected products (25)
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advisories (3)
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- NCSC-2026-0049Kwetsbaarheden verholpen in n8nNL2026-02-09csaf · ncsc_nlNL
n8n heeft kwetsbaarheden verholpen in versies 1.114.3, 1.115.0, 1.123.17, 2.5.2, 1.122.5, 1.123.2, 1.123.18, 2.5.0, 1.123.10, 2.5.0, 2.2.1, 1.123.9, 1.123.12, 2.4.0, 1.118.0, 2.4.0, 2.4.8, en 1.120.3.
- WID-SEC-W-2026-0318n8n: Mehrere SchwachstellenDeutsch2026-02-04csaf · cert_bundDE
Ein entfernter, authentisierter oder anonymer Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in n8n ausnutzen, um beliebigen Code auszuführen, sich erhöhte Berechtigungen zu verschaffen, Cross-Site-Scripting-Angriffe durchzuführen und vertrauliche Informationen offenzulegen. Über einige dieser Schwachstellen sind weitere Angriffe möglich, wie beispielsweise die Übernahme von Konten, das Hijacking von Sitzungen und die vollständige Kompromittierung des Systems.
- GHSA-m82q-59gv-mcr9n8n Vulnerable to Arbitrary File Write on Remote Systems via SSH Node2026-02-04ghsa · osvUS
## Impact When workflows process uploaded files and transfer them to remote servers via the SSH node without validating their metadata the vulnerability can lead to files being written to unintended locations on those remote systems potentially leading to remote code execution on those systems. As a prerequisites an unauthenticated attacker needs knowledge of such workflows existing and the endpoints for file uploads need to be unauthenticated. ## Patches The issue has been fixed in n8n version 2.4.0 and 1.123.12. Users should upgrade to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. ## Workarounds If upgrading is not immediately possible, administrators should consider the following temporary mitigations: - Disable or restrict access to workflows that accept file uploads via webhooks and transfer them via SSH. - Enable webhook authentication on all endpoints that handle file uploads. - Review usage of SSH credentials and consider rotating SSH credentials if in doubt. These workarounds do not fully remediate the risk and should only be used as short-term mitigation measures. ## Resources - [n8n Documentation — Blocking nodes](https://docs.n8n.io/hosting/securing/blocking-nodes/) — how to globally disable specific nodes --- n8n has adopted CVSS 4.0 as primary score for all security advisories. CVSS 3.1 vector strings are provided for backwards compatibility. CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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references (5)
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- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2026-25055cnnvd
- https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/releasesPatchcnnvd
- https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-m82q-59gv-mcr9cnnvd
- https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-m82q-59gv-mcr9enisa_euvd
- https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-m82q-59gv-mcr9PatchVendor Advisorynvd
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