N8N’s Not-So-Secret Santa: Critical Flaw Gives Hackers All the Gifts!
A critical flaw in the n8n automation platform could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, turning a workflow into a work-fail. With a CVSS score of 9.9, this vulnerability is no laughing matter. Users are advised to upgrade immediately or face the grim prospect of their automations running amok.
Hot Take:
Looks like n8n’s automation platform might be automating a little too well—right into the hands of cybercriminals! Who knew workflow automation could lead to working for the bad guys? Time to update that software, folks, before your tasks start doing a hostile takeover!
Key Points:
- Critical vulnerability CVE-2025-68613 in n8n allows arbitrary code execution.
- Rated 9.9 on the CVSS scale, making it just shy of a perfect score in the “Uh-oh” department.
- Potentially affects over 103,000 instances, primarily in the U.S., Germany, and France.
- Patches are available, but if you can’t update, restrict access and harden your environment.
- n8n integrates with over 400 platforms, which means its tentacles reach far and wide!
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