CVE-2026-77079
n8n before 2.34.1 Authorization Bypass via Custom Role Deletion
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 20, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 1, 2026, 7:45 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 2.34.1 or later.
- Review and restrict custom role deletion privileges.
- Verify project-level authorization checks are enforced.
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-2026-77079.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-xhmh-8fgr-xqhj | Mitigation Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/n8n-before-authorization-bypass-via-custom-role-deletion | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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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:H/I:H/A:H 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-xhmh-8fgr-xqhj Types: Mitigation, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/n8n-before-authorization-bypass-via-custom-role-deletion 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-2026-77079', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-25T14:29:56.466814Z'} -
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 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. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:L/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/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-xhmh-8fgr-xqhj Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/n8n-before-authorization-bypass-via-custom-role-deletion