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CVE-2026-27495

CRITICAL

n8n has a Sandbox Escape in its JavaScript Task Runner

Published February 25, 2026Updated February 28, 2026Source: osv

Summary

## Impact An authenticated user with permission to create or modify workflows could exploit a vulnerability in the JavaScript Task Runner sandbox to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox boundary. On instances using internal Task Runners (default runner mode), this could result in full compromise of the n8n host. On instances using external Task Runners, the attacker might gain access to or impact other task executed on the Task Runner. - Task Runners must be enabled using `N8N_RUNNERS_ENABLED=true`. ## Patches The issue has been fixed in n8n versions 2.10.1, 2.9.3, and 1.123.22. Users should upgrade to one of these versions or later to remediate the vulnerability. ## Workarounds If upgrading is not immediately possible, administrators should consider the following temporary mitigations: - Limit workflow creation and editing permissions to fully trusted users only. - Use external runner mode (`N8N_RUNNERS_MODE=external`) to limit the blast radius. These workarounds do not fully remediate the risk and should only be used as short-term mitigation measures. ## Resources - [n8n Documentation — Task Runners](https://docs.n8n.io/hosting/configuration/task-runners/)

Remediation

Upgrade to the fixed version using your package manager.

npm
Update n8n to 2.9.3 or later
npm install n8n@2.9.3
npm
Update n8n to 1.123.22 or later
npm install n8n@1.123.22
npm
Update n8n to 2.10.1 or later
npm install n8n@2.10.1

After upgrading, run your dependency scanner again to confirm the vulnerability is resolved.

Affected Packages (3)

PackageEcosystemAffectedFixed In
n8n
npm
All versions2.9.3
n8n
npm
All versions1.123.22
n8n
npm
All versions2.10.1

Vulnerability Classification

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identifiers for this vulnerability type.

CVSS Score Breakdown

What the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) 9.9 score means for each attack dimension.

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-27495?
n8n has a Sandbox Escape in its JavaScript Task Runner This vulnerability has been assigned a severity rating of CRITICAL (CVSS score: 9.9/10).
How do I check if my project is affected by CVE-2026-27495?
CVE-2026-27495 affects n8n. Use GeekWala's free vulnerability scanner to check your dependencies against CVE-2026-27495 and 200,000+ other known vulnerabilities.

Severity & Exploitability

CVSS Score
9.9

Exploitation is straightforward and causes maximum impact. Patch immediately.

Also Known As

GHSA-jjpj-p2wh-qf23

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