CVE-2025-71380: n8n - Arbitrary Command Execution via Execute Command Node

Severity: high (CVSS 8.8 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.6% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2026-07-04 · updated 2026-10-06
Weakness: CWE-284

Description

The Execute Command node in n8n allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands on the host system where n8n runs. Attackers with user access or compromised credentials can exploit this node to run malicious commands, potentially leading to data exfiltration, service disruption, or complete system compromise.

Affected products

n8n-io n8n: through 1.114.4

References

https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-365g-vjw2-grx8
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/n8n-arbitrary-command-execution-via-execute-command-node

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