CVE-2026-25052 n8n Improper File Access Controls Allow Arbitrary File Read by Authenticated Users
Authenticated users can read sensitive host files to steal credentials and take over accounts in n8n workflow automation platform.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-25052?
CVE-2026-25052 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in N8n N8n, published on 4 Feb 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-367
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-25052?
4 open source packages ship an affected version, including n8n. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
n8n npm | All versions | 1.123.18 |
n8n npm | All versions | 1.123.18 |
n8n npm | From 2.0.0 | 2.5.0 |
n8n npm | From 2.0.0 | 2.5.0 |
Products include N8n N8n.
How do I fix CVE-2026-25052?
Upgrade n8n to a fixed version for your release line: 1.123.18 or 2.5.0.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2026-25052 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-25052 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-gfvg-qv54-r4pc.