CVE-2026-25052
CRITICALCVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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3Description
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.
Analysis
n8n has a TOCTOU race condition vulnerability (CVSS 9.9) enabling bypass of execution restrictions in workflow processing.
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Remediation
Within 24 hours: Identify all n8n instances in your environment and document current versions. Within 7 days: Apply vendor patches (upgrade to version 1.123.18 or 2.5.0+) to all n8n deployments. …
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