Critical severityNVD Advisory· Published Feb 4, 2026· Updated Feb 5, 2026
n8n Improper File Access Controls Allow Arbitrary File Read by Authenticated Users
CVE-2026-25052
Description
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 packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
n8nnpm | >= 2.0.0, < 2.5.0 | 2.5.0 |
n8nnpm | < 1.123.18 | 1.123.18 |
Affected products
1Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
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References
3- github.com/advisories/GHSA-gfvg-qv54-r4pcghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-25052ghsaADVISORY
- github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-gfvg-qv54-r4pcghsax_refsource_CONFIRMWEB
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