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CVE PROGRAM SOURCE RECORD9.4 Critical

CVE-2026-25052

n8n Improper File Access Controls Allow Arbitrary File Read by Authenticated Users

Description

n8n is an open source workflow automation platform. Prior to versions 1.123.18 and 2.5.0, a vulnerability in the file access controls allows authenticated users with permission to create or modify workflows to read sensitive files from the n8n host system. This can be exploited to obtain critical configuration data and user credentials, leading to complete account takeover of any user on the instance. This issue has been patched in versions 1.123.18 and 2.5.0.

Affected products

Version statuses are supplied by the assigning organization. Consult the original record for detailed ranges and platform conditions.

n8n-io n8n

  • < 1.123.18affected
  • < 2.5.0affected

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