CVE-2026-56775: n8n Auth Bypass — Fix

Description

n8n before 1.123.55, 2.25.7, and 2.26.2 contains an authorization vulnerability in three mutating evaluation test-run endpoints that authorize state-changing actions using the workflow:read scope instead of the action-appropriate workflow:execute scope. On instances using Advanced Permissions (Enterprise/Cloud) with projects and viewer roles, an authenticated user with the project:viewer role can start new evaluation test runs, cancel in-flight runs, and delete run records for workflows they only have read access to.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.4

MEDIUM

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

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0018

Probability of exploitation

0.07%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
n8n	n8n	< 1.123.55
n8n	n8n	2.0.0 — 2.25.7
n8n	n8n	2.26.0 — 2.26.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-664h-gpgq-h6xx

Other References

https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/n8n-incorrect-oauth-scope-validation-in-evaluation-test-runs-endpoints

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-56775? +

n8n before 1.123.55, 2.25.7, and 2.26.2 contains an authorization vulnerability in three mutating evaluation test-run endpoints that authorize state-changing actions using the workflow:read scope instead of the action-appropriate workflow:execute scope. On instances using Advanced Permissions (Enterprise/Cloud) with projects and viewer roles, an authenticated user with the project:viewer role can start new evaluation test runs, cancel in-flight runs, and delete run records for workflows they only have read access to. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-56775? +

CVE-2026-56775 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.4 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance. The EPSS score is 0.0018, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-56775? +

CVE-2026-56775 affects products from n8n, specifically: n8n. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-56775? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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