Vulnerability Description
n8n is an open source workflow automation platform. Versions 0.123.1 through 1.119.1 do not have adequate protections to prevent RCE through the project's pre-commit hooks. The Add Config operation allows workflows to set arbitrary Git configuration values, including core.hooksPath, which can point to a malicious Git hook that executes arbitrary commands on the n8n host during subsequent Git operations. Exploitation requires the ability to create or modify an n8n workflow using the Git node. This issue is fixed in version 1.119.2. Workarounds include excluding the Git Node (Docs) and avoiding cloning or interacting with untrusted repositories using the Git Node.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| N8N | N8N | >= 0.123.1, < 1.119.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/commit/d5a1171f95f75def5c3ac577707ab913e22aef04Patch
- https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/releases/tag/n8n%401.119.2Release Notes
- https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-wpqc-h9wp-chmqExploitVendor Advisory
- https://n8n-docs.teamlab.info/hosting/securing/blocking-nodes/#exclude-nodesThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-65964?
CVE-2025-65964 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). n8n is an open source workflow automation platform. Versions 0.123.1 through 1.119.1 do not have adequate protections to prevent RCE through the project's pre-commit hooks. The Add Config operation al...
How severe is CVE-2025-65964?
CVE-2025-65964 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-65964?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: N8N N8N.