Description
n8n before 2.34.1 and 2.33.4 contains an authorization bypass in the custom project role deletion (reassignment) path. When deleting a custom project role with a reassignment target, the code validated only that the target role existed and was project-scoped, performing no project-level authorization check. A user holding only the narrow role:manageProject global scope could delete any custom project role in use on the instance and reassign its holders (including themselves) to the built-in project:admin role, gaining full administrative control of projects they had no legitimate access to.
Metrics
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 | >= 2.34.0, < 2.34.1 |
| n8n-io | n8n | >= 2.0.0, < 2.33.4 |
References
- https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-xhmh-8fgr-xqhjMitigation, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/n8n-before-authorization-bypass-via-custom-role-deletionThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Aug 20, 2026
- Last modified
- Oct 24, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed