CVE-2026-65015
n8n before 2.30.1 Privilege Escalation via run_node_tool
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.
INFO
Published Date :
July 22, 2026, 12:18 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 29, 2026, 7:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update n8n to version 2.30.1 or later.
- Review node tool access controls.
- Limit AI Agent feature usage.
- Restrict Project Viewer permissions.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-65015.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-x5vx-c2c8-m3w9 | Mitigation Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/n8n-before-privilege-escalation-via-run-node-tool | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-65015 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-65015
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2026-65015 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2026-65015 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Oct. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected Affected value modified. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/65xxx/CVE-2026-65015.json">CVE-2026-65015</a> Added Reference https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-x5vx-c2c8-m3w9 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/n8n-before-privilege-escalation-via-run-node-tool Removed Reference https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-x5vx-c2c8-m3w9 Removed Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/n8n-before-privilege-escalation-via-run-node-tool Removed Reference Type https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-x5vx-c2c8-m3w9 Types: Mitigation, Vendor Advisory Removed Reference Type https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/n8n-before-privilege-escalation-via-run-node-tool Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry -
CVE Translated by [email protected]
Oct. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: n8n de n8n-io, Description: Versiones de n8n anteriores a la 2.30.1 contienen una vulnerabilidad de escalada de privilegios en la función de Agentes de IA donde la herramienta de ejecución de nodos carece de comprobaciones de autorización adecuadas. Un usuario con rol de Visor de Proyecto puede escalar privilegios al chatear con un agente que tiene las herramientas de nodo habilitadas, ejecutando nodos arbitrarios y accediendo a secretos de credenciales sin la verificación de autorización adecuada. -
Reanalysis by [email protected]
Jul. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:n8n:n8n:*:*:*:*:community:node.js:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2.30.1 *cpe:2.3:a:n8n:n8n:*:*:*:*:enterprise:node.js:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2.30.1 OR *cpe:2.3:a:n8n:n8n:2.30.0:*:*:*:community:node.js:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:n8n:n8n:2.30.0:*:*:*:enterprise:node.js:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:n8n:n8n:*:*:*:*:community:node.js:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2.29.8 *cpe:2.3:a:n8n:n8n:*:*:*:*:enterprise:node.js:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2.29.8 Changed Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/n8n-before-privilege-escalation-via-run-node-tool Types: Third Party Advisory VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/n8n-before-privilege-escalation-via-run-node-tool Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jul. 27, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:n8n:n8n:*:*:*:*:community:node.js:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2.30.1 *cpe:2.3:a:n8n:n8n:*:*:*:*:enterprise:node.js:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2.30.1 Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-x5vx-c2c8-m3w9 Types: Mitigation, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/n8n-before-privilege-escalation-via-run-node-tool Types: Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 22, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-65015', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-22T18:20:14.424938Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 22, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'n8n-io', 'product': 'n8n', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '2.30.1', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '2.30.1', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'packageURL': 'pkg:npm/n8n', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'n8n-io', 'product': 'n8n', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '2.29.8', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '2.29.8', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'packageURL': 'pkg:npm/n8n', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added 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. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:H/SI:L/SA:L/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-863 Added Reference https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-x5vx-c2c8-m3w9 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/n8n-before-privilege-escalation-via-run-node-tool