CVE-2026-27494 n8n has Arbitrary File Read via Python Code Node Sandbox Escape
Authenticated users can escape the Python sandbox to read files or execute code, potentially compromising the host if Task Runners are enabled.
- 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-2026-27494?
CVE-2026-27494 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in N8n N8n, published on 25 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 2.10.1, 2.9.3, and 1.123.22, an authenticated user with permission to create or modify workflows could use the Python Code node to escape the sandbox. The sandbox did not sufficiently restrict access to certain built-in Python objects, allowing an attacker to exfiltrate file contents or achieve RCE. On instances using internal Task Runners (default runner mode), this could result in full compromise of the n8n host. On instances using external Task Runners, the attacker might gain access to or impact other task executed on the Task Runner. Task Runners must be enabled using `N8N_RUNNERS_ENABLED=true`. The issue has been fixed in n8n versions 2.10.1, 2.9.3, and 1.123.22. Users should upgrade to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. If upgrading is not immediately possible, administrators should consider the following temporary mitigations. Limit workflow creation and editing permissions to fully trusted users only., and/or disable the Code node by adding `n8n-nodes-base.code` to the `NODES_EXCLUDE` environment variable. These workarounds do not fully remediate the risk and should only be used as short-term mitigation measures.
Weakness: CWE-497
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-27494?
6 open source packages ship an affected version, including n8n. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
n8n npm | All versions | 1.123.22 |
n8n npm | All versions | 1.123.22 |
n8n npm | From 2.0.0 | 2.9.3 |
n8n npm | From 2.0.0 | 2.9.3 |
n8n npm | From 2.10.0 | 2.10.1 |
n8n npm | From 2.10.0 | 2.10.1 |
Products include N8n N8n.
How do I fix CVE-2026-27494?
Upgrade n8n to a fixed version for your release line: 1.123.22, 2.9.3 or 2.10.1.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2026-27494 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-27494 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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- 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-mmgg-m5j7-f83h.