#VU122476 Link following in n8n - CVE-2025-57749
Published: February 9, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU122476
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-57749
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
n8n
n8n
Software vendor:
n8n
n8n
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to an insecure link following issue. A local user with ability to perform "Execute Command" action can create a specially crafted symbolic link to a critical file on the system and overwrite it with privileges of the application.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.