n8n: Wrong OAuth Scope on Evaluation Test Runs Endpoints
- When
- Where
- Global (internet)
- Category
- cyber_advisory · npm
## Impact Three mutating endpoints in the evaluation test runs controller authorized state-changing actions using `workflow:read` instead of the action-appropriate `workflow:execute` scope. An authenticated user with `project:viewer` role on a project could start new evaluation test runs, cancel in-flight runs, and delete run records for workflows they only had read access to. This issue only affects instances with Advanced Permissions (Enterprise/Cloud) where projects and viewer roles are in use. ## 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 project membership to fully trusted users only. - Avoid granting viewer access to projects containing sensitive workflows. These workarounds do not fully remediate the risk and should only be used as short-term mitigation measures.
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- GitHub Advisory Database ↗ · first seen 2026-06-17 13:55 UTC
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