CVE-2025-71380 n8n - Arbitrary Command Execution via Execute Command Node
Authenticated users can execute arbitrary commands on the host via the Execute Command node, leading to potential system compromise.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-71380?
CVE-2025-71380 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n8n, published on 4 Jul 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Execute Command node in n8n allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands on the host system where n8n runs. Attackers with user access or compromised credentials can exploit this node to run malicious commands, potentially leading to data exfiltration, service disruption, or complete system compromise.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-71380?
4 open source packages ship an affected version, including n8n and n8n-nodes-base.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
n8n npm | All versions to 1.114.4 | None |
n8n npm | All versions to 1.114.4 | None |
n8n-nodes-base npm | All versions to 1.113.0 | None |
n8n-nodes-base npm | All versions to 1.113.0 | None |
How do I fix CVE-2025-71380?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-71380 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2025-71380 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-71380 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-365g-vjw2-grx8, GHSA-38pj-jv2x-mgcw.