CVE-2026-27498 n8n has Arbitrary Command Execution via File Write and Git Operations
Authenticated users can execute arbitrary shell commands on the host by chaining file write and git operations in n8n workflows.
- 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-2026-27498?
CVE-2026-27498 is a critical command 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 2.2.0 and 1.123.8, an authenticated user with permission to create or modify workflows could chain the Read/Write Files from Disk node with git operations to achieve remote code execution. By writing to specific configuration files and then triggering a git operation, the attacker could execute arbitrary shell commands on the n8n host. The issue has been fixed in n8n versions 2.2.0 and 1.123.8. Users should upgrade to one of these versions 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 Read/Write Files from Disk node by adding `n8n-nodes-base.readWriteFile` 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-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-27498?
4 open source packages ship an affected version, including n8n. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
n8n npm | All versions | 1.123.8 |
n8n npm | All versions | 1.123.8 |
n8n npm | From 2.0.0 | 2.2.0 |
n8n npm | From 2.0.0 | 2.2.0 |
Products include N8n N8n.
How do I fix CVE-2026-27498?
Upgrade n8n to a fixed version for your release line: 1.123.8 or 2.2.0.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2026-27498 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-27498 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-x2mw-7j39-93xq.