n8n: Expression Sandbox Escape Leads to RCE
n8n-ion8n
- Not in CISA KEV
Higher than 96% of scored CVEs
Description NVD
n8n is an open source workflow automation platform. Prior to versions 2.10.1, 2.9.3, and 1.123.22, additional exploits in the expression evaluation of n8n have been identified and patched following CVE-2025-68613. An authenticated user with permission to create or modify workflows could abuse crafted expressions in workflow parameters to trigger unintended system command execution on the host running n8n. The issues have been fixed in n8n versions 2.10.1, 2.9.3, and 1.123.22. Users should upgrade to one of these versions or later to remediate all known vulnerabilities. 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 deploy n8n in a hardened environment with restricted operating system privileges and network access to reduce the impact of potential exploitation. These workarounds do not fully remediate the risk and should only be used as short-term mitigation measures.
Coverage 4 articles · 3 outlets
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| Published (UTC) | Outlet | Headline |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 11 Mar · 15:17 UTC | The Hacker News | Critical n8n Flaws Allow Remote Code Execution and Exposure of Stored Credentials |
| Thu 12 Mar · 06:04 UTC | The Hacker News | CISA Flags Actively Exploited n8n RCE Bug as 24,700 Instances Remain Exposed |
| Thu 12 Mar · 10:08 UTC | SecurityWeek | Critical N8n Vulnerabilities Allowed Server Takeover |
| Thu 12 Mar · 15:41 UTC | Infosecurity | Critical Zero-Click Flaw in n8n Allows Full Server Compromise |
- Critical Zero-Click Flaw in n8n Allows Full Server CompromiseInfosecurity · mentions it in passing
- Critical N8n Vulnerabilities Allowed Server TakeoverSecurityWeek · mentions it in passing
- CISA Flags Actively Exploited n8n RCE Bug as 24,700 Instances Remain ExposedThe Hacker News · mentions it in passing
- Critical n8n Flaws Allow Remote Code Execution and Exposure of Stored CredentialsThe Hacker News · first in our coverage