CVE-2026-77079

What it is

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.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account. High risk of data exposure.

Exploit odds

0.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-08-20 12:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-10-24 13:10 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-08-20 12:16 UTC

Last modified

2026-10-24 13:10 UTC

Exploit probability

0.5% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-639 · Insecure direct object reference

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• n8n < 2.33.4
• n8n 2.34.0

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 7.4

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Attack requirements

Present

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low