HIGH

CVE-2026-27498

n8n has Arbitrary Command Execution via File Write and Git Operations

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

1.3 %

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 2.2.0 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 t

Technical details

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-27498?

Is CVE-2026-27498 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-27498 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.3% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-27498?

CVE-2026-27498 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

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