CVE-2026-59253: n8n before 2.28.0 contains an improper authorization vulnerability allowing authenticated users to assign work

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2026-59253 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting n8n. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

n8n before 2.28.0 contains an improper authorization vulnerability allowing authenticated users to assign workflows to folders in other projects. Attackers can bypass project and folder authorization boundaries by supplying crafted request payloads during workflow creation, causing logical integrity violations in target project folder structures.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 80%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-639
Published	2026-07-08
Last modified	2026-07-08

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: n8n

Last updated 2026-07-08 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-08 14:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-08 19:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

n8n n8n UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.28.0

Fixed in: 2.28.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls n8n

2. UPGRADE to 2.28.0

npm install n8n@">=2.28.0"

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-59253?

n8n: upgrade to 2.28.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-59253 being exploited?

CVE-2026-59253 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-59253 affect?

CVE-2026-59253 affects n8n. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). n8n before 2.28.0 contains an improper authorization vulnerability allowing authenticated users to assign workflows to folders in other projects. Attackers can bypass project and folder authorization boundaries by supplying crafted request

How urgent is CVE-2026-59253?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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