n8n before 1.123.85, 2.43.5, and 2.44.1 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability in Chat Hub that allows
Affects n8nSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.3 Medium · fixed in 2.44.1 : update n8n when convenient.
Data as of 28 Oct 2026, 22:27 UTC
- Affects
- n8n before 1.123.85
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2.44.1, 2.43.5, 1.123.85
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 28 Oct 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade n8n to 2.44.1, 2.43.5 or 1.123.85.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
npmn8npkg:npm/n8nOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
The vulnerability affects n8n versions before 1.123.85, 2.43.5, and 2.44.1. Users should upgrade to at least these versions where the issue is fixed. No vendor advisory or patch links were provided in the input, so confirm patch availability from official n8n sources before applying updates. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation requires user action to update affected installations.
Description
An authorization bypass vulnerability exists in n8n versions before 1.123.85, 2.43.5, and 2.44.1 within the Chat Hub component. This flaw allows users with the global:chatUser role, who normally have limited chat-only permissions, to register restricted tool types and execute sandboxed code, access permitted files, and utilize instance workflows, Data Tables, and agents. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.4.