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CVE-2025-68613

HighExploitedPublic exploit

n8n 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

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  • 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

CatalogAddedRemediation dueRansomware use
CISA KEVMar 11, 2026Mar 25, 2026Not reported
Industry KEV feedFeb 21, 2026Mar 25, 2026Not reported
CIRCL KEVMar 11, 2026Mar 25, 2026Not reported
ENISA EUVDMar 11, 2026n/aNot 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
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
N8nN8n1.121.0, >= 0.211.0, >= >= 0.211.0, < 1.120.41.120.4
n8n-workflowrootSee advisory1.117.0-aikido.2
@rootio/n8nrootSee advisory1.120.2-root.io.1
@rootio/n8n-workflowrootSee advisory1.117.0-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

  1. Publicly disclosed

    Dec 22, 2025

  2. Added to Industry KEV feed

    Feb 21, 2026

  3. Added to CISA KEV

    Mar 11, 2026

  4. Added to CIRCL KEV

    Mar 11, 2026

  5. Added to ENISA EUVD

    Mar 11, 2026

  6. Last updated

    Oct 15, 2026

Weakness Type

  • CWE-913 Improper Control of Dynamically-Managed Code Resources

References

13 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

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