Description
n8n versions before 2.30.1 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability in the AI Agents feature where the node-execution tool lacks proper authorization checks. A Project Viewer user can escalate privileges by chatting with an agent that has node tools enabled, executing arbitrary nodes and accessing credential secrets without proper authorization verification.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 8.8/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n8n-io | n8n | >= 2.30.0, < 2.30.1 |
| n8n-io | n8n | < 2.29.8 |
References
- https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-x5vx-c2c8-m3w9Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/n8n-before-privilege-escalation-via-run-node-toolThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Jul 22, 2026
- Last modified
- Oct 29, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed