```json { "title": "Metabase Security Incident: What n8n Users Need to Know", "slug": "metabase-security-incident-update", "summary": "n8n outlines the recent Metabase breach, detailing the exposed records and steps taken to protect users. Learn how to safeguard your account and what the investigation uncovered.", "content": "

Metabase Security Incident: What n8n Users Need to Know

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Background

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On 6 August 2026, n8n discovered that an unauthorized third‑party had accessed its Metabase analytics environment. The breach originated from a vulnerability in Metabase that was patched shortly after the incident, which occurred on 3 August 2026.

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What Information Was Exposed?

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For```json { "title": "Metabase Security Incident: What n8n Users Need to Know", "slug": "metabase-security-incident-update", "summary": "n8n outlines the recent Metabase breach, detailing the exposed records and steps taken to protect users. Learn how to safeguard your account and what the investigation uncovered.", "content": "

Metabase Security Incident: What n8n Users Need to Know

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Background

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On 6 August 2026, n8n discovered that an unauthorized third‑party had accessed its Metabase analytics environment. The breach originated from a vulnerability in Metabase that was patched shortly after the incident, which occurred on 3 August 2026.

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What Information Was Exposed?

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Forensic analysis identified 136 records that were accessed across both n8n Cloud and self‑hosted deployments. The breakdown is as follows:

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• 7 records containing cloud usernames and email addresses.
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• 5 records that also included bcrypt‑hashed n8n Cloud passwords.
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• 62 records with names and email addresses – it is unclear if these were actually retrieved.
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• 62 records that contained no sensitive data.
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In addition, a historic bug that stored a small number of Cloud passwords in plain text was identified. Although it is unlikely these were accessed, all 25 affected account holders were contacted as a precaution.

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Immediate Actions Taken by n8n

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n8n acted swiftly to contain the breach:

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• Metabase patched the vulnerability and terminated the compromised sessions.
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• Credentials used in the incident were revoked.
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• n8n rotated potentially affected credentials and reviewed audit logs.
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• The Data Protection Officer and the Berlin Commissioner for Data Protection were notified.
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What You Should Do

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If you received a direct email from n8n regarding this incident, follow the instructions and reset your password immediately. Even if you were not contacted, it is advisable to reset your n8n Cloud password as an added precaution. Password resets can be performed via the help‑desk article linked in the original notice.

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Looking Ahead

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n8n remains committed to security and transparency. The company will continue to monitor its systems, improve detection mechanisms, and audit third‑party integrations to prevent similar events in the future.

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Conclusion

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The Metabase breach underscores the importance of robust security practices for SaaS platforms and their integrations. By promptly addressing the vulnerability, informing affected users, and reinforcing security controls, n8n demonstrates a responsible response to a serious incident.

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