n8n has Arbitrary File Read via Python Code Node Sandbox Escape
n8n is an open source workflow automation platform. Prior to versions 2.10.1, 2.9.3, and 1.123.22, an authenticated user with permission to create or modify workflows could use the Python Code node to escape the sandbox. The sandbox did not sufficiently restrict access to certain built-in Python objects, allowing an attacker to exfiltrate file contents or achieve RCE. 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`. The issue has been fixed in n8n versions 2.10.1, 2.9.3, and 1.123.22. Users should upgrade to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. If upgrading is not immediately possible, administrators should consider the following temporary mitigations. Limit workflow creation and editing permissions to fully trusted users only., and/or disable the Code node by adding `n8n-nodes-base.code` to the `NODES_EXCLUDE` environment variable. These workarounds do not fully remediate the risk and should only be used as short-term mitigation measures.
References
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https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-mmgg-m5j7-f83h x_refsource_CONFIRM
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https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/releases/tag/n8n@1.123.22 x_refsource_MISC
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https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/releases/tag/n8n@2.10.1 x_refsource_MISC
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https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/releases/tag/n8n@2.9.3 x_refsource_MISC
Affected products
- ==>= 2.10.0, < 2.10.1
- ==>= 2.0.0, < 2.9.3
- ==< 1.123.22
Matching in nixpkgs
pkgs.n8n
Free and source-available fair-code licensed workflow automation tool
pkgs.n8n-nodes-carbonejs
n8n community node for rendering Word templates using Carbone.js
pkgs.n8n-task-runner-launcher
Launcher for n8n task runners
pkgs.tests.fetchpatch2.relative
None
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nixos-unstable g7hn8n70vjwd
- nixpkgs-unstable g7hn8n70vjwd
- nixos-unstable-small g7hn8n70vjwd
Package maintainers
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@gepbird Gutyina Gergő <gutyina.gergo.2@gmail.com>
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@sweenu sweenu <contact@sweenu.xyz>