CVE-2025-68613
HighExploitedPublic exploitn8n Vulnerable to Remote Code Execution via Expression Injection
Published Dec 22, 2025 · Updated Oct 15, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-v98v-ff95-f3cp, ROOT-APP-NPM-CVE-2025-68613
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2025-68613 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting N8n, n8n-workflow (root), @rootio/n8n (root) and 1 more product.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Feb 21, 2026. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including @rootio/n8n 1.120.2-root.io.1, @rootio/n8n 1.120.2-root.io.2, @rootio/n8n 1.120.2-root.io.3.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
99%
Higher than 99.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
n8n is an open source workflow automation platform. Versions starting with 0.211.0 and prior to 1.120.4, 1.121.1, and 1.122.0 contain a critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in their workflow expression evaluation system. Under certain conditions, expressions supplied by authenticated users during workflow configuration may be evaluated in an execution context that is not sufficiently isolated from the underlying runtime. An authenticated attacker could abuse this behavior to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the n8n process. Successful exploitation may lead to full compromise of the affected instance, including unauthorized access to sensitive data, modification of workflows, and execution of system-level operations. This issue has been fixed in versions 1.120.4, 1.121.1, and 1.122.0. Users are strongly advised to upgrade to a patched version, which introduces additional safeguards to restrict expression evaluation. 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 deploy n8n in a hardened environment with restricted operating system privileges and network access to reduce the impact of potential exploitation. These workarounds do not fully eliminate the risk and should only be used as short-term measures.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Mar 11, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Feb 21, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Mar 11, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Mar 11, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
8 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| N8nN8n | 1.121.0, >= 0.211.0, >= >= 0.211.0, < 1.120.4 | 1.120.4 |
| n8n-workflowroot | See advisory | 1.117.0-aikido.2 |
| @rootio/n8nroot | See advisory | 1.120.2-root.io.1 |
| @rootio/n8n-workflowroot | See advisory | 1.117.0-root.io.1 |
Patched Releases
@rootio/n8n
1.120.2-root.io.1, 1.120.2-root.io.2, 1.120.2-root.io.3, 1.120.3-root.io.1, 1.120.3-root.io.2
@rootio/n8n-workflow
1.117.0-root.io.1, 1.117.0-root.io.2
N8n
1.120.2-aikido.3, 1.120.3-aikido.2, 1.120.4, 1.121.1
n8n-workflow
1.117.0-aikido.2
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 22, 2025
Added to Industry KEV feed
Feb 21, 2026
Added to CISA KEV
Mar 11, 2026
Added to CIRCL KEV
Mar 11, 2026
Added to ENISA EUVD
Mar 11, 2026
Last updated
Oct 15, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-913 Improper Control of Dynamically-Managed Code Resources
References
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- advisoryhttps://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2025/68xxx/CVE-2025-68613.json
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-68613
- exploitMSF n8n_workflow_expression_rce.rb
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
n8n is an open source workflow automation platform.
Affected: N8n versions 1.121.0, >= 0.211.0, >= >= 0.211.0, < 1.120.4; n8n-workflow (root); @rootio/n8n (root), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Feb 21, 2026.
Yes. It was added on Mar 11, 2026 with a federal remediation due date of Mar 25, 2026.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including @rootio/n8n 1.120.2-root.io.1, @rootio/n8n 1.120.2-root.io.2, @rootio/n8n 1.120.2-root.io.3.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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