Critical severity · published Feb 4, 2026
CVE-2026-25115
n8n is vulnerable to Python sandbox escape
9.9
CVSS
0.6%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
n8n is an open source workflow automation platform. Prior to version 2.4.8, a vulnerability in the Python Code node allows authenticated users to break out of the Python sandbox environment and execute code outside the intended security boundary. This issue has been patched in version 2.4.8.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
Low
User interaction
None
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Scope
Changed
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.6% · higher than 48% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
N8
n8n · n8n-io
< 2.4.8 · source: vendor, NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-25115
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-25115
Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-8398-gmmx-564h
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