Critical severityNVD Advisory· Published Feb 4, 2026· Updated Feb 5, 2026
n8n Arbitrary File Write leading to RCE in n8n Merge Node
CVE-2026-25056
Description
n8n is an open source workflow automation platform. Prior to versions 1.118.0 and 2.4.0, a vulnerability in the Merge node's SQL Query mode allowed authenticated users with permission to create or modify workflows to write arbitrary files to the n8n server's filesystem potentially leading to remote code execution. This issue has been patched in versions 1.118.0 and 2.4.0.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
n8nnpm | < 1.118.0 | 1.118.0 |
n8nnpm | >= 2.0.0, < 2.4.0 | 2.4.0 |
Affected products
2Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
3- github.com/advisories/GHSA-hv53-3329-vmrmghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-25056ghsaADVISORY
- github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-hv53-3329-vmrmghsax_refsource_CONFIRMWEB
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