CVE-2026-65015: Incorrect Authorization in n8n-io n8n
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-65015 describes a privilege escalation vulnerability in n8n's AI Agents feature affecting versions before 2.30.1. The core issue is that the node-execution tool lacks adequate authorization verification, permitting users with Project Viewer permissions to execute arbitrary nodes and access sensitive credential secrets. This flaw enables unauthorized privilege escalation within the affected n8n instances.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Project Viewer level access can escalate privileges by exploiting the lack of authorization checks in the node-execution tool. This can lead to execution of arbitrary nodes and unauthorized access to credential secrets, potentially compromising the confidentiality and integrity of workflows and sensitive data managed by n8n.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch links are provided, users should monitor n8n vendor communications for updates. Until a fix is available, restrict Project Viewer permissions and avoid enabling node tools in AI Agents where possible to reduce risk.
CVE-2026-65015: Incorrect Authorization in n8n-io n8n
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.
CVSS v4.0
Score 7.2high
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-65015 describes a privilege escalation vulnerability in n8n's AI Agents feature affecting versions before 2.30.1. The core issue is that the node-execution tool lacks adequate authorization verification, permitting users with Project Viewer permissions to execute arbitrary nodes and access sensitive credential secrets. This flaw enables unauthorized privilege escalation within the affected n8n instances.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Project Viewer level access can escalate privileges by exploiting the lack of authorization checks in the node-execution tool. This can lead to execution of arbitrary nodes and unauthorized access to credential secrets, potentially compromising the confidentiality and integrity of workflows and sensitive data managed by n8n.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch links are provided, users should monitor n8n vendor communications for updates. Until a fix is available, restrict Project Viewer permissions and avoid enabling node tools in AI Agents where possible to reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulnCheck
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-21T11:32:54.897Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a60ab919c2644c7f8ece869
Added to database: 07/22/2026, 11:37:53 UTC
Last enriched: 07/22/2026, 11:53:05 UTC
Last updated: 07/23/2026, 02:51:54 UTC
Views: 4
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