CVE-2026-77073
n8n before 2.34.1 Cross-Project Credential Access via MCP
Description
n8n versions before 2.34.1 contain a credential validation bypass in the MCP create_workflow_from_code tool when authentication type is set to an expression. Attackers with a valid MCP Bearer API key and knowledge of a target credential ID can persist unauthorized cross-project credential references on workflows in different projects.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 20, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 1, 2026, 7:14 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 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update n8n to version 2.34.1 or later.
- Review and audit existing MCP credentials.
- Restrict API key access to necessary projects.
- Monitor workflow credential references.
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-2026-77073.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-vfrj-582q-mvcp | Mitigation Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/n8n-before-cross-project-credential-access-via-mcp | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-77073 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-77073
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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CVE-2026-77073 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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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Sep. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:n8n:n8n:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2.33.4 *cpe:2.3:a:n8n:n8n:2.34.0:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-vfrj-582q-mvcp Types: Mitigation, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/n8n-before-cross-project-credential-access-via-mcp Types: Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 25, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-77073', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-25T14:27:36.907977Z'} -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Aug. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Affected [{'vendor': 'n8n-io', 'product': 'n8n', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '2.34.1', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '2.34.1', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'packageURL': 'pkg:npm/n8n', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'n8n-io', 'product': 'n8n', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '2.33.4', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '2.33.4', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'packageURL': 'pkg:npm/n8n', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] [{'vendor': 'n8n-io', 'product': 'n8n', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.34.0', 'lessThan': '2.34.1', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '2.34.1', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'packageURL': 'pkg:npm/n8n', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'n8n-io', 'product': 'n8n', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.0.0', 'lessThan': '2.33.4', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '2.33.4', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'packageURL': 'pkg:npm/n8n', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'n8n-io', 'product': 'n8n', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '2.34.1', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '2.34.1', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'packageURL': 'pkg:npm/n8n', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'n8n-io', 'product': 'n8n', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '2.33.4', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '2.33.4', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'packageURL': 'pkg:npm/n8n', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description n8n versions before 2.34.1 contain a credential validation bypass in the MCP create_workflow_from_code tool when authentication type is set to an expression. Attackers with a valid MCP Bearer API key and knowledge of a target credential ID can persist unauthorized cross-project credential references on workflows in different projects. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:L/SA:N/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-639 Added Reference https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-vfrj-582q-mvcp Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/n8n-before-cross-project-credential-access-via-mcp