n8n before 2.19.3 contains a file path restriction bypass in the legacy ExecuteWorkflow node's localFile source option, which reads workflow files from disk without the file-access checks enforced by other file-reading nodes. Although hidden from the UI since v1.2, it remains reachable via the REST API. An authenticated user with permission to create or modify workflows can supply an arbitrary file path to bypass the N8N_RESTRICT_FILE_ACCESS_TO restriction and determine whether arbitrary files exist on the host; where the targeted path contains a valid workflow JSON file, that file can additionally be loaded and executed.
CVE-2026-56352
MEDIUMPre-NVD 6.46.4
EchelonGraph scoreLOW confidence
This medium-severity CVE scores 6.4 under the CNA's CVSS (NVD's own analysis pending). EPSS exploit-prediction score not yet available (the EPSS model rescores nightly; freshly-published CVEs typically appear within 48 hours). GitHub Security Advisory data not yet ingested — confidence will rise once GHSA publishes (typical lag: hours to days for open-source ecosystem CVEs; never for infrastructure-only CVEs).
Triggered by: NVD CVSS baseline
Sources: cna:vulncheck
6.4
EchelonGraph verdictMonitorLow exploitation likelihood right now — keep watching.
- Lower severity and no public exploit yet
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS: —CVSS: 6.4Exploit: NoneExposed: 0
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- 6.4
- EG Score
- 6.4(low)
- EPSS
- —
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
July 15, 2026
Last Modified
July 15, 2026
Advisory Details (2)
Auto-updated Jul 15, 2026Patch available. Sources: github.
generic
n8n - Arbitrary File Read and Execution via ExecuteWorkflow localFile Parameter | Advisories | VulnCheck
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/n8n-arbitrary-file-read-and-execution-via-executeworkflow-localfile-parametergithub Patch Available
Legacy ExecuteWorkflow Node Bypassed File Path Restrictions · Advisory · n8n-io/n8n · GitHub
https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-2vx9-7wpg-88jqVendor Advisories for CVE-2026-56352(1)
These vendors published their own advisory mentioning this CVE — often with vendor-specific remediation steps + affected product lists not in NVD.
Weakness Classification(1)
MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.
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- 2026-07-15 11:55 UTCEG score recompute
- 2026-07-15 11:54 UTCMITRE cvelistV5first tracked
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What is CVE-2026-56352?
CVE-2026-56352 is a medium vulnerability published on July 15, 2026. n8n before 2.19.3 contains a file path restriction bypass in the legacy ExecuteWorkflow node's localFile source option, which reads workflow files from disk without the file-access checks enforced by other file-reading nodes. Although hidden from the UI since v1.2, it remains reachable via the REST…
When was CVE-2026-56352 disclosed?
CVE-2026-56352 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on July 15, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-56352?
CVE-2026-56352 has a CVSS v3 base score of 6.4 (NVD). The EG score is currently aggregating — additional source signals are being incorporated as they become available..
How do I remediate CVE-2026-56352?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2026-56352, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.
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