Vulnerability in N8n
CVE-2025-71380
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.
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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.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.006 (45.5th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 45th percentile — 45.5% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.006 · newest: 0.006 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- N8n — versions 0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-365g-vjw2-grx8 (vendor-advisory)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/n8n-arbitrary-command-execution-via-execute-comman… (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-71380?
- CVE-2025-71380 is a high-severity vulnerability in N8n, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-07-04.
- How severe is CVE-2025-71380?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.