CVE-2026-25053: N8n N8n Has OS Command Injection Vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2026-25053?

CVE-2026-25053 is a security vulnerability in N8n involving n8n has OS Command Injection in Git Node under CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection').

Q: Which N8n versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 2.5.0, 1.123.10 across affected packages: n8n.

Q: What version fixes CVE-2026-25053?

Upgrading to 2.5.0, 1.123.10 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Q: Is n8n affected?

Yes, n8n is affected in releases prior to 2.5.0, 1.123.10. Upgrade your dependency to 2.5.0, 1.123.10 or later.

Q: What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-25053?

CVE-2026-25053 is classified under CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') (The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.).

Q: How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2026-25053?

Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls n8n'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.

CRITICAL

Advisory Identifier: GHSA-9g95-qf3f-ggrw

CWE-78

Published 2026-02-04

Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-25053 is a CRITICAL n8n has os command injection vulnerability (CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')) affecting N8n libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves n8n has os command injection in git node. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.5.0, 1.123.10.

CVE-2026-25053 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-25053

GHSA Identifier GHSA-9g95-qf3f-ggrw

Severity CRITICAL

CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A

CWE Classification CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Affected Product N8n

Package Ecosystem npm

Published Date 2026-02-04

Last Updated 2026-02-04

How to Fix CVE-2026-25053

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected N8n dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

n8n fixed: 2.5.0

npm install n8n@2.5.0

n8n fixed: 1.123.10

npm install n8n@1.123.10

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:

npm ls n8n

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2026-25053, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls n8n

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of N8n in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.5.0), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls n8n command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of an os command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended os command when it is sent to a downstream component. In N8n, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

## Impact Vulnerabilities in the Git node allowed authenticated users with permission to create or modify workflows to execute arbitrary system commands or read arbitrary files on the n8n host. ## Patches The issue has been fixed in n8n versions 2.5.0, and 1.123.10. Users should upgrade to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. ## Workarounds If upgrading is not immediately possible, administrators should consider the following temporary mitigations: - Limit workflow creation and editing permissions to fully trusted users only. - Restrict or disable access to the Git node if not essential for operations. - 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. ## Resources - [n8n Documentation — Blocking nodes](https://docs.n8n.io/hosting/securing/blocking-nodes/) — how to globally disable specific nodes --- n8n has adopted CVSS 4.0 as primary score for all security advisories. CVSS 3.1 vector strings are provided for backward compatibility. CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVE-2026-25053 Affected N8n Versions

2 component(s)

Fixed Versions:

2.5.01.123.10

Product / Package	Ecosystem	Affected Versions	Fixed Version
n8n npm/n8n	npm	≥ 2.0.0 < 2.5.0	2.5.0
n8n npm/n8n	npm	< 1.123.10	1.123.10

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY

https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-9g95-qf3f-ggrw

NVD — CVE-2026-25053 NVD

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-25053

N8n Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-25053?

CVE-2026-25053 is a security vulnerability in N8n involving n8n has OS Command Injection in Git Node under CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection').

Which N8n versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 2.5.0, 1.123.10 across affected packages: n8n.

What version fixes CVE-2026-25053?

Upgrading to 2.5.0, 1.123.10 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Is n8n affected?

Yes, n8n is affected in releases prior to 2.5.0, 1.123.10. Upgrade your dependency to 2.5.0, 1.123.10 or later.

What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-25053?

CVE-2026-25053 is classified under CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') (The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.).

How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2026-25053?

Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls n8n'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.

Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema

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CVSS V4

N/A CRITICAL

Attack Vector N/A

Attack Complexity N/A

Privileges Required N/A

User Interaction N/A

Scope N/A

Confidentiality N/A

Integrity N/A

Availability N/A

Vector String

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H

Advisory Metadata

Source ID: GHSA-9g95-qf3f-ggrw
Schema Version: 1.4.0
Published: 2026-02-04 18:38
Last Modified: 2026-02-04 18:38
Database Record File: advisories/github-reviewed/2026/02/GHSA-9g95-qf3f-ggrw/GHSA-9g95-qf3f-ggrw.json