Sensitive Data Exposure in n8n Workflow Automation Platform
CVE-2026-86085

5.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

N8n-io

Status
N8n
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 September 2026

What is CVE-2026-86085?

The n8n Workflow Automation Platform contains a vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to sensitive member information. This issue arises from insufficient access checks in the role management endpoints, specifically allowing users with 'role:manageProject' privilege to access member names and email addresses linked to projects they don't have visibility over. Fixed in versions 2.37.7 and 2.38.2, this vulnerability highlights critical oversight in project scope checks, emphasizing the need for robust API security measures.

Affected Version(s)

n8n < 2.37.7 < 2.37.7

n8n >= 2.38.0, < 2.38.2 < 2.38.0, 2.38.2

References

https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-cq...
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https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/releases/tag/n8n@2.37.7
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https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/releases/tag/n8n@2.38.2
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CVSS V4

Score:
5.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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