Improper Authorization in n8n - #VU134556

 

Improper Authorization in n8n - #VU134556

Published: June 16, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU134556
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-285
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: n8n
Affected software:
n8n

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to modify evaluation test runs and cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access control in evaluation test runs controller endpoints when handling state-changing requests. A remote user can send requests to start new evaluation test runs, cancel in-flight runs, or delete run records to modify evaluation test runs and cause a denial of service.

This issue only affects instances with Advanced Permissions where projects and viewer roles are in use.


Remediation

Install security update from vendor's website.

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