CVE-2026-77073

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.30%

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CVE-2026-77073 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. n8n versions before 2.34.1 contain a credential validation bypass in the MCP create_workflow_from_code tool when authentication type is set to an expression. Attackers with a valid MCP Bearer API key and knowledge of a target credential ID can persist unauthorized cross-project credential references on workflows in different projects.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

n8n versions before 2.34.1 contain a credential validation bypass in the MCP create_workflow_from_code tool when authentication type is set to an expression. Attackers with a valid MCP Bearer API key and knowledge of a target credential ID can persist unauthorized cross-project credential references on workflows in different projects.

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Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
N8nN8n< 2.33.4
N8nN8n2.34.0

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-77073?
n8n versions before 2.34.1 contain a credential validation bypass in the MCP create_workflow_from_code tool when authentication type is set to an expression. Attackers with a valid MCP Bearer API key and knowledge of a target credential ID can persist unauthorized cross-project credential references on workflows in different projects.
How severe is CVE-2026-77073?
CVE-2026-77073 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-77073?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST