n8n is an open source workflow automation platform. In versions 0.121.2 and below, an authenticated attacker may be able to execute malicious code using the n8n service. This could result in full compromise and can impact both self-hosted and n8n Cloud instances. This issue is fixed in version 1.121.3. Administrators can reduce exposure by disabling the Git node and limiting access for untrusted users, but upgrading to the latest version is recommended.
CVE-2026-21877
This critical-severity CVE scores 9.9 under NVD CVSS v3. EPSS exploit probability: 10.7%, top 7% of all CVEs by exploit prediction. GitHub Security Advisory data not yet ingested — confidence will rise once GHSA publishes (typical lag: hours to days for open-source ecosystem CVEs; never for infrastructure-only CVEs).
- High severity, but no confirmed exploitation yet
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- 9.9
- EG Score
- 9.9(medium)
- EPSS
- 91.7%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
January 8, 2026
Last Modified
January 20, 2026
Advisory Details (2)
Auto-updated Jul 20, 2026RCE via Arbitrary File Write · Advisory · n8n-io/n8n · GitHub
https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-v364-rw7m-3263commit f4b009d00d1f (n8n-io/n8n)
Fix landed in n8n-io/n8n commit f4b009d00d1f — awaiting tagged release
https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/commit/f4b009d00d1f4ba9359b8e8f1c071e3d910a55f6Affected Packages
(1 across 1 ecosystem)
npm(1)
| Package | Vulnerable range | Fixed in | Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|
| n8n | — | 1.121.3 | — |
Weakness Classification(2)
MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.
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Publicly available exploits
(1 reference)Working exploit code is in the public domain. Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.
- Nucleihttp/cves/2026/CVE-2026-21877.yamlFirst seen Jan 1, 2026
n8n >= 0.123.0 and < 1.121.3 - Remote Code Execution
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