CVE-2026-25053 n8n is Vulnerable to OS Command Injection in Git Node

Critical 9.4 Published 4 Feb 2026 Updated 5 Feb 2026

Authenticated users with workflow permissions can execute arbitrary system commands or read files on the n8n host via the Git node.

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-2026-25053?

CVE-2026-25053 is a critical command injection 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 1.123.10 and 2.5.0, vulnerabilities in the Git node allowed authenticated users with permission to create or modify workflows to execute arbitrary system commands or read arbitrary files on the n8n host. This issue has been patched in versions 1.123.10 and 2.5.0.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-25053?

4 open source packages ship an affected version, including n8n. It affects 1 product.

Package	Affected	Fixed in
`n8n` npm	All versions	`1.123.10`
`n8n` npm	All versions	`1.123.10`
`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-2026-25053?

Upgrade n8n to a fixed version for your release line: 1.123.10 or 2.5.0.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2026-25053 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-25053 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-9g95-qf3f-ggrw.