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CVE-2026-25052: n8n's Improper File Access Controls Allow Arbitrary File Read by Authenticated Users

February 4, 2026

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.

References

  • github.com/advisories/GHSA-gfvg-qv54-r4pc
  • github.com/n8n-io/n8n
  • github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-gfvg-qv54-r4pc
  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-25052

Code Behaviors & Features

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Affected versions

All versions before 1.123.18, all versions starting from 2.0.0 before 2.5.0

Fixed versions

  • 2.5.0
  • 1.123.18

Solution

Upgrade to versions 1.123.18, 2.5.0 or above.

Impact 9.9 CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Weakness

  • CWE-367: Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition

Source file

npm/n8n/CVE-2026-25052.yml

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