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CVE-2026-21858:

n8n is an open source workflow automation platform. Versions starting with 1.65.0 and below 1.121.0 enable an attacker to access files on the underlying server through execution of certain form-based workflows. A vulnerable workflow could grant access to an unauthenticated remote attacker, resulting in exposure of sensitive information stored on the system and may enable further compromise depending on deployment configuration and workflow usage. This issue is fixed in version 1.121.0.


Score
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A numerical rating that indicates how dangerous this vulnerability is.

10.0Critical
  • Published Date:Jan 8, 2026
  • CISA KEV Date:*No Data*
  • Industries Affected:20

Threat Predictions

  • EPSS Score:8.7
  • EPSS Percentile:92%

Exploitability

  • Score:3.9
  • Attack Vector:NETWORK
  • Attack Complexity:LOW
  • Privileges Required:NONE
  • User Interaction:NONE
  • Scope:CHANGED

Impact

  • Score:5.8
  • Confidentiality Impact:HIGH
  • Integrity Impact:HIGH
  • Availability Impact:NONE

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n8n is an open source workflow automation platform. Versions starting with 1.65.0 and below 1.121.0 enable an attacker to access files on the underlying server through execution of certain form-based workflows. A vulnerable workflow could grant access to an unauthenticated remote attacker, resulting in exposure of sensitive information stored on the system and may enable further compromise depending on deployment configuration and workflow usage. This issue is fixed in version 1.121.0.

Industries Affected

Below is a list of industries most commonly impacted or potentially at risk based on intelligence.

Low
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Mining
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Utilities
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Information
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Construction
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Retail Trade
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Manufacturing
Wholesale Trade icon
Wholesale Trade
Educational Services icon
Educational Services
Finance and Insurance icon
Finance and Insurance
Public Administration icon
Public Administration
Real Estate Rental and Leasing icon
Real Estate Rental and Leasing
Transportation and Warehousing icon
Transportation and Warehousing
Accommodation and Food Services icon
Accommodation and Food Services
Health Care and Social Assistance icon
Health Care and Social Assistance
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation icon
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
Management of Companies and Enterprises icon
Management of Companies and Enterprises
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting icon
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
Other Services (except Public Administration) icon
Other Services (except Public Administration)
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services icon
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services icon
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

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