CVE-2023-27562

Name: CVE-2023-27562
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-10T15:15:08.817+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 2.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-27562 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The n8n package 0.218.0 for Node.js allows Directory Traversal.. EPSS estimates a 2.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The n8n package 0.218.0 for Node.js allows Directory Traversal.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

2.32%

81.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
N8n	N8n	0.218.0

References

https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/releasesRelease Notes
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230622-0007/
https://www.synacktiv.com/sites/default/files/2023-05/Synacktiv-N8N-Multiple-Vulnerabilities_0.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/releasesRelease Notes
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230622-0007/
https://www.synacktiv.com/sites/default/files/2023-05/Synacktiv-N8N-Multiple-Vulnerabilities_0.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 10, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-27562?

The n8n package 0.218.0 for Node.js allows Directory Traversal.

How severe is CVE-2023-27562?

CVE-2023-27562 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27562?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-27562?

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Source: NVD / NIST