GHSA-hv7x-3x78-gx53: n8n Wrong OAuth Scope On Evaluations Vulnerability

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CVSS 7.4
CWE-284
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-hv7x-3x78-gx53 is a MODERATE (CVSS 7.4) wrong oauth scope on evaluations vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affecting n8n libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves wrong oauth scope on evaluations test run creation endpoint. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.123.55, 2.26.2, 2.25.7.

GHSA-hv7x-3x78-gx53 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-hv7x-3x78-gx53
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.4
CWE Classification CWE-284: Improper Access Control
Affected Product n8n
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.4

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix GHSA-hv7x-3x78-gx53

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected n8n dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

n8n fixed: 1.123.55 
npm install n8n@1.123.55
n8n fixed: 2.26.2 
npm install n8n@2.26.2
n8n fixed: 2.25.7 
npm install n8n@2.25.7
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

npm ls n8n

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by GHSA-hv7x-3x78-gx53, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls n8n

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of n8n in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.123.55), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls n8n command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-284: Improper Access Control, where the product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. In n8n, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

## Impact The `POST /workflows/{workflowId}/test-runs/new` endpoint authorized access using `workflow:read` rather than `workflow:execute`. An authenticated user with read-only access to a workflow could trigger a real evaluation test run, causing the workflow to execute via the internal workflow runner. This could result in unintended outbound API calls, data mutations, or other side effects in downstream systems connected to the workflow. This issue primarily affects instances where the Evaluations feature is in use and where users may have `workflow:read` access without `workflow:execute` access, such as deployments using RBAC project roles. ## Patches The issue has been fixed in n8n versions 1.123.55, 2.25.7, and 2.26.2. Users should upgrade to one of these versions or later to remediate the vulnerability. ## Workarounds If upgrading is not immediately possible, administrators should consider the following temporary mitigations: - Restrict workflow access to fully trusted users only. - Audit project role assignments and limit `workflow:read` access on sensitive workflows to users who should also be permitted to execute them. These workarounds do not fully remediate the risk and should only be used as short-term mitigation measures.

GHSA-hv7x-3x78-gx53 Affected n8n Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.123.552.26.22.25.7
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
n8n
npm/n8n
npm
< 1.123.55
1.123.55
n8n
npm/n8n
npm
≥ 2.26.0
< 2.26.2
2.26.2
n8n
npm/n8n
npm
≥ 2.0.0-rc.0
< 2.25.7
2.25.7

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-hv7x-3x78-gx53
n8n Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-hv7x-3x78-gx53?
GHSA-hv7x-3x78-gx53 is a security vulnerability in n8n involving Wrong OAuth Scope On Evaluations Test Run Creation Endpoint under CWE-284: Improper Access Control.
Which n8n versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.123.55, 2.26.2, 2.25.7 across affected packages: n8n.
What version fixes GHSA-hv7x-3x78-gx53?
Upgrading to 1.123.55, 2.26.2, 2.25.7 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is n8n affected?
Yes, n8n is affected in releases prior to 1.123.55, 2.26.2, 2.25.7. Upgrade your dependency to 1.123.55, 2.26.2, 2.25.7 or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-hv7x-3x78-gx53?
GHSA-hv7x-3x78-gx53 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-hv7x-3x78-gx53?
GHSA-hv7x-3x78-gx53 is classified under CWE-284: Improper Access Control (The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-hv7x-3x78-gx53?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls n8n'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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