CVE-2026-118644

n8n before 2.41.5 and 2.42.x before 2.42.2 passes a failed workflow's full execution context, including the identity of the user who started the run, to the configured error workflow. A project editor can set a colleague's workflow settings.errorWorkflow to an error workflow they own, inherit the colleague's identity when that workflow fails, and resolve the colleague's per-user dynamic credential secrets.

CVSS v3 7.7 HIGH

7.7^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.3 / Impact : 5.8

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity HIGH

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact NONE

Scope CHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-pcr3-v5vr-qppf
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/n8n-before-2.41.5-and-2.42.2-credential-theft-via-error-workflow-context-inheritance

Configurations

No configuration.

History

28 Oct 2026, 19:17

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-10-28 19:17

Updated : 2026-10-28 19:17

NVD link : CVE-2026-118644

Mitre link : CVE-2026-118644

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-118644

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-266

Incorrect Privilege Assignment

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