n8n: Python Code Node AST Validator Bypass
Key facts
- Attack vector
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- Privileges required
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- User interaction
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- Attack complexity
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- Impact type
- Security bypass
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
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- Fix status
- Fixed
No CVSS vector from any source. Fix status from GitHub. Impact type from CWE-693.
Summary
## Impact An authenticated user with permission to create or modify workflows containing a Python Code node could bypass the AST security validator and access the task executor module namespace. On self-hosted instances where `N8N_BLOCK_RUNNER_ENV_ACCESS=false` is set, this extended to disclosure of environment variables accessible to the task runner process. This issue only affects instances where the Python Task Runner is enabled and `N8N_BLOCK_RUNNER_ENV_ACCESS=true`. ## Patches The issue has been fixed in n8n versions 2.25.7, and 2.26.2. 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. - Disable the Python Code node by adding `n8n-nodes-base.code` to the `NODES_EXCLUDE` environment variable, or disable the Python Task Runner entirely. These workarounds do not fully remediate the risk and should only be used as short-term mitigation measures.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
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| — | n8n (npm) | 2.26.0 to before 2.26.2 | 2.26.2 | Patch available | GHSA-jwm3-qcfw-c5pp |
| — | n8n (npm) | before 2.25.7 | 2.25.7 | Patch available | GHSA-jwm3-qcfw-c5pp |
- n8n (npm) Vendor— Affected 2.26.0 to before 2.26.2 Fixed in 2.26.2 Patch available GHSA-jwm3-qcfw-c5pp
- n8n (npm) Vendor— Affected before 2.25.7 Fixed in 2.25.7 Patch available GHSA-jwm3-qcfw-c5pp
Remediation
- Fix · GHSA-jwm3-qcfw-c5pp n8n (npm) Fixed in 2.26.2 Advisory →
- Fix · GHSA-jwm3-qcfw-c5pp n8n (npm) Fixed in 2.25.7 Advisory →
Timeline
- 2026-10-03 Threatist record created from GHSA-jwm3-qcfw-c5pp
References
Sources
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