n8n-io n8n up to 1.123.60/2.27.3/2.28.0 Workflow API behavioral workflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in n8n-io n8n up to 1.123.60/2.27.3/2.28.0. It has been classified as critical. This impacts an unknown function of the component Workflow API. This manipulation causes behavioral workflow. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-59206. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in n8n-io n8n up to 1.123.60/2.27.3/2.28.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block of the component Workflow API. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a behavioral workflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-841. The product supports a session in which more than one behavior must be performed by an actor, but it does not properly ensure that the actor performs the behaviors in the required sequence. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

n8n is an open source workflow automation platform. Prior to 1.123.61, 2.27.4, and, 2.28.1, an authenticated user with the default workflow:create permission could pollute Object.prototype through a crafted workflow saved, updated, or imported via the workflow API, allowing unauthenticated requests to be treated as a privileged user and exposing user and project listing endpoints. This issue is fixed in versions 1.123.61, 2.27.4, and 2.28.1.

The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-59206 since 07/02/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading to version 1.123.61, 2.27.4 or 2.28.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Behavioral workflow
CWE: CWE-841 / CWE-840
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Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Upgrade: n8n 1.123.61/2.27.4/2.28.1

Timelineinfo

07/02/2026 CVE reserved
07/09/2026 +7 days Advisory disclosed
07/09/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/09/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-59206 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-59206
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-377221

Entryinfo

Created: 07/09/2026 18:14
Changes: 07/09/2026 18:14 (53)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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