Critical severity · published Feb 25, 2026
CVE-2026-27494
n8n has Arbitrary File Read via Python Code Node Sandbox Escape
9.9
CVSS
0.4%
EPSS
No
On KEV
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 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.
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)0.4% · higher than 35% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
N8
n8n · n8n-io
< 1.123.22; >= 2.0.0, < 2.9.3; >= 2.10.0, < 2.10.1 · source: vendor, NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-27494
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-27494
Product
https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/releases/tag/n8n@1.123.22
Product
https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/releases/tag/n8n@2.10.1
Product
https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/releases/tag/n8n@2.9.3
Mitigation
https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-mmgg-m5j7-f83h
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