CVE-2026-25115 n8n is vulnerable to Python sandbox escape
Authenticated users can escape the Python sandbox in n8n to execute arbitrary code outside the intended security boundary.
- 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-2026-25115?
CVE-2026-25115 is a critical code 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 version 2.4.8, a vulnerability in the Python Code node allows authenticated users to break out of the Python sandbox environment and execute code outside the intended security boundary. This issue has been patched in version 2.4.8.
Weakness: CWE-693
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-25115?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including n8n. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
n8n npm | All versions | 2.4.8 |
n8n npm | All versions | 2.4.8 |
Products include N8n N8n.
How do I fix CVE-2026-25115?
Upgrade n8n to 2.4.8 or later.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2026-25115 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-25115 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in N8n N8n
- CVE-2025-68613 n8n Improper Control of Dynamically-Managed Code Resources
- CVE-2026-21877 n8n is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution via Arbitrary File Write
- CVE-2026-21858 n8n Vulnerable to Unauthenticated File Access via Improper Webhook Request Handling
- CVE-2026-1470 n8n Unsafe Workflow Expression Evaluation Allows Remote Code Execution
- CVE-2025-68668 n8n Vulnerable to Arbitrary Command Execution in Pyodide based Python Code Node
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8398-gmmx-564h.