#VU122474 Improper authorization in n8n - CVE-2025-52554
Published: February 9, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU122474
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-52554
CWE-ID: CWE-285
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
n8n
n8n
Software vendor:
n8n
n8n
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass authorization checks.
The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization in the "/rest/executions/:id/stop" endpoint. A remote authenticated user can stop workflow executions that they do not own or that have not been shared with them.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.