CVE-2026-65015

High

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.

SeverityHigh

CVSS8.8

Exploit probability—

Product

N8n

PublishedJul 22, 2026

First seenJul 22, 2026

Weakness typeCWE-863Incorrect authorization

How to fix

Update

n8n n8n2.29.8 or later
n8n2.30.1, 2.29.8 or later

Vendor advisories

github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-x5vx-c2c8-m3w9

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
n8n n8n	v < 2.29.8, 2.30.0	2.29.8
n8nnpm	2.30.0 ≤ v < 2.30.1, v < 2.29.8	2.30.1, 2.29.8

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