CVE-2026-25053
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-02-04
Last updated on: 2026-02-05
Assigner: GitHub, Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| n8n | n8n | to 1.123.0 (exc) |
| n8n | n8n | From 2.0.0 (inc) to 2.5.0 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-78 | The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in the n8n workflow automation platform, specifically in its Git node component. Before versions 1.123.10 and 2.5.0, authenticated users who had permission to create or modify workflows could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary system commands or read arbitrary files on the host machine running n8n.
This means that an attacker with certain workflow permissions could potentially take control of the underlying system or access sensitive files without proper authorization.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability is severe because it allows an attacker with limited permissions to execute arbitrary commands on the system hosting n8n or read any files on that system.
- Potential unauthorized access to sensitive data stored on the host.
- Execution of malicious commands that could compromise the system's integrity or availability.
- Escalation of privileges or lateral movement within the network if the attacker leverages this access.
Overall, this vulnerability could lead to significant security breaches, data loss, or system downtime.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, upgrade n8n to version 1.123.10 or later, or version 2.5.0 or later, where the issue has been patched.