Vulnerability in N8n
CVE-2025-65964
n8n is an open source workflow automation platform. Versions 0.123.1 through 1.119.1 do not have adequate protections to prevent RCE through the project's pre-commit hooks. The Add Config operation allows workflows to set arbitrary Git configuration values, including core.hooksPath, which can point to a malicious Git hook that executes arbitrary commands on the n8n host during subsequent Git operations. Exploitation requires the ability to create or modify an n8n workflow using the Git node. This issue is fixed in version 1.119.2. Workarounds include excluding the Git Node (Docs) and avoiding cloning or interacting with untrusted repositories using the Git Node.
EPSS: 0.006 (46.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- N8n
- N8n-io N8n — versions >= 0.123.1, < 1.119.2
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Exploit, Vendor Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_MISC, Release Notes)
- security-advisories@github.com (Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-65964?
- CVE-2025-65964 is a high-severity vulnerability in N8n, classified under Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2025-12-09.
- How severe is CVE-2025-65964?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2025-65964 known to be exploited?
- 6 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.