CVE-2026-25054: n8n · Basic XSS
Affects n8nSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.5 High : upgrade to 2.2.1 or 1.123.9 soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 12:55 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 11% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2.2.1, 1.123.9
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 4 Feb 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade n8n and n8n-io/n8n to 2.2.1 or 1.123.9.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
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| n8n-ion8n | Affected
| Fixed in
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| n8n-ion8n | Affected
| Fixed in
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GitHubn8n-io/n8npkg:github/n8n-io/n8nOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
European organizations should immediately upgrade all n8n instances to version 1.123.9 or 2.2.1 or later to remediate this vulnerability. Beyond patching, organizations should enforce strict access controls limiting workflow creation and modification permissions to trusted users only, minimizing the attack surface. Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) to reduce the risk of credential compromise. Regularly audit workflows for suspicious or unexpected markdown content, especially in shared environments. Employ Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict script execution origins and reduce the impact of potential XSS attacks. Monitor logs for unusual user activity related to workflow modifications. Educate users about the risks of interacting with untrusted workflows and encourage reporting of suspicious behavior. Finally, consider isolating n8n instances within segmented network zones to limit lateral movement in case of compromise.
Description
CVE-2026-25054 is a high-severity Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the n8n open source workflow automation platform, affecting versions prior to 1.123.9 and 2.2.1. The flaw exists in a markdown rendering component used in the user interface, including workflow sticky notes and other markdown-supported areas. An authenticated user with workflow creation or modification permissions can inject malicious scripts that execute with same-origin privileges when other users view the crafted workflows. This can lead to session hijacking and account takeover. The vulnerability requires authentication and some user interaction but does not require elevated privileges beyond workflow modification rights. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild.