CVE-2025-55526 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.1 Published Updated

Attackers can exploit a directory traversal vulnerability in the download_workflow function to read arbitrary files from the server.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2025-55526?

CVE-2025-55526 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Aug 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

n8n-workflows Main Commit ee25413 allows attackers to execute a directory traversal via the download_workflow function within api_server.py

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-55526?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Zie619 N8n Workflow Collection.

How do I fix CVE-2025-55526?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-55526 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2025-55526 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-55526 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c7rr-qhwx-6q49.

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