n8n before 1.123.55, 2.25.7, and 2.26.2 contains an authorization bypass in the POST /workflows/{workflowId}/test-runs/new endpoint, which authorizes access using the workflow:read scope instead of workflow:execute. An authenticated user with read-only access to a workflow can trigger a real evaluation test run, causing the workflow to execute via the internal workflow runner and resulting in unintended outbound API calls, data mutations, or other side effects in connected downstream systems. The issue primarily affects instances using the Evaluations feature where RBAC project roles grant workflow:read without workflow:execute.
References
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| https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-hv7x-3x78-gx53 | Mitigation Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/n8n-incorrect-oauth-scope-validation-in-workflow-test-run-endpoint | Third Party Advisory |
Configurations
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History
08 Jul 2026, 19:27
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| References | () https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-hv7x-3x78-gx53 - Mitigation, Vendor Advisory | |
| References | () https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/n8n-incorrect-oauth-scope-validation-in-workflow-test-run-endpoint - Third Party Advisory | |
| CPE | cpe:2.3:a:n8n:n8n:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* | |
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Information
Published : 2026-07-08 14:17
Updated : 2026-07-09 16:16
NVD link : CVE-2026-56776
Mitre link : CVE-2026-56776
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-56776
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Products Affected
n8n
- n8n
CWE
CWE-863
Incorrect Authorization
