HIGH

CVE-2026-27497

n8n has Potential Remote Code Execution via Merge Node

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

1.1 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

known exploited

Exploitation

none

SSVC status

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 leverage the Merge node's SQL query mode to execute arbitrary code and write arbitrary files on the n8n server. 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, admini

Technical details

Published: 2026-02-25
Last Modified: 2026-03-04

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-27497?

Is CVE-2026-27497 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-27497 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.1% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-27497?

CVE-2026-27497 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

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