CVE-2026-25052
published 2026-02-04CVE-2026-25052: n8n is an open source workflow automation platform. Prior to versions 1.123.18 and 2.5.0, a vulnerability in the file access controls allows authenticated…
PriorityP268critical9.9CVSS 3.1
AVNACLPRLUINSCCHIHAH
EPSS
0.31%
22.2th percentile
n8n is an open source workflow automation platform. Prior to versions 1.123.18 and 2.5.0, a vulnerability in the file access controls allows authenticated users with permission to create or modify workflows to read sensitive files from the n8n host system. This can be exploited to obtain critical configuration data and user credentials, leading to complete account takeover of any user on the instance. This issue has been patched in versions 1.123.18 and 2.5.0.
Affected
6 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| n8n-io | n8n | < 1.123.18 | 1.123.18 |
| n8n-io | n8n | < 2.5.0 | 2.5.0 |
| n8n | n8n | < 1.123.18 | 1.123.18 |
| n8n | n8n | >= 0 < 1.123.18 | 1.123.18 |
| n8n | n8n | >= 2.0.0 < 2.5.0 | 2.5.0 |
| n8n | n8n | >= 2.0.0 < 2.5.0 | 2.5.0 |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.19.9CRITICALCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
nvdv4.09.4CRITICALCVSS:4.0/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
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GHSA
n8n's Improper File Access Controls Allow Arbitrary File Read by Authenticated Users
ghsa·2026-02-04
CVE-2026-25052 [CRITICAL] CWE-367 n8n's Improper File Access Controls Allow Arbitrary File Read by Authenticated Users
n8n's Improper File Access Controls Allow Arbitrary File Read by Authenticated Users
## Impact
A vulnerability in the file access controls allows authenticated users with permission to create or modify workflows to read sensitive files from the n8n host system. This can be exploited to obtain critical configuration data and user credentials, leading to complete account takeover of any user on the instance.
## Patches
The issue has been fixed in n8n version 1.123.18 and 2.5.0. 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:
- Limit workflow creation and editing permissions to fully trusted users only.
- Restrict access to nodes tha
OSV
n8n's Improper File Access Controls Allow Arbitrary File Read by Authenticated Users
osv·2026-02-04
CVE-2026-25052 [CRITICAL] n8n's Improper File Access Controls Allow Arbitrary File Read by Authenticated Users
n8n's Improper File Access Controls Allow Arbitrary File Read by Authenticated Users
## Impact
A vulnerability in the file access controls allows authenticated users with permission to create or modify workflows to read sensitive files from the n8n host system. This can be exploited to obtain critical configuration data and user credentials, leading to complete account takeover of any user on the instance.
## Patches
The issue has been fixed in n8n version 1.123.18 and 2.5.0. 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:
- Limit workflow creation and editing permissions to fully trusted users only.
- Restrict access to nodes tha
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2026-02-04
Published