CVE-2026-27494
February 25, 2026
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 use the Python Code node to escape the sandbox. The sandbox did not sufficiently restrict access to certain built-in Python objects, allowing an attacker to exfiltrate file contents or achieve RCE. On instances using internal Task Runners (default runner mode), this could result in full compromise of the n8n host. On instances using external Task Runners, the attacker might gain access to or impact other task executed on the Task Runner. Task Runners must be enabled using "N8N_RUNNERS_ENABLED=true". The issue has been fixed in n8n versions 2.10.1, 2.9.3, and 1.123.22. Users should upgrade to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. 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 disable the Code node by adding "n8n-nodes-base.code" to the "NODES_EXCLUDE" environment variable. These workarounds do not fully remediate the risk and should only be used as short-term mitigation measures.
Affected Packages
n8n (NPM):
Affected version(s) =2.10.0 <2.10.1Fix Suggestion:
Update to version 2.10.1n8n (NPM):
Affected version(s) >=0.0.1 <1.123.22Fix Suggestion:
Update to version 1.123.22n8n (NPM):
Affected version(s) >=2.0.0 <2.9.3Fix Suggestion:
Update to version 2.9.3Related ResourcesĀ (6)
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Contact UsCVSS v4
Base Score:
7.1
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Attack Requirements
NONE
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Vulnerable System Confidentiality
HIGH
Vulnerable System Integrity
NONE
Vulnerable System Availability
NONE
Subsequent System Confidentiality
NONE
Subsequent System Integrity
NONE
Subsequent System Availability
NONE
CVSS v3
Base Score:
6.5
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE
Weakness Type (CWE)
Exposure of Sensitive System Information to an Unauthorized Control Sphere
EPSS
Base Score:
0.07