Moderate severityNVD Advisory· Published Jul 3, 2025· Updated Jul 3, 2025
n8n Improper Authorization in Workflow Execution Stop Endpoint Allows Terminating Other Users’ Workflows
CVE-2025-52554
Description
n8n is a workflow automation platform. Prior to version 1.99.1, an authorization vulnerability was discovered in the /rest/executions/:id/stop endpoint of n8n. An authenticated user can stop workflow executions that they do not own or that have not been shared with them, leading to potential business disruption. This issue has been patched in version 1.99.1. A workaround involves restricting access to the /rest/executions/:id/stop endpoint via reverse proxy or API gateway.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
n8nnpm | < 1.99.1 | 1.99.1 |
Affected products
2Patches
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References
6- github.com/advisories/GHSA-gq57-v332-7666ghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-52554ghsaADVISORY
- github.com/dudanogueira/n8n/commit/ca2f90c7fbaa1d661ade2f45d587d9469bc287e1ghsax_refsource_MISCWEB
- github.com/n8n-io/n8n/commit/e5edc60e344924230baafb11fa1f0af788e9ca9aghsax_refsource_MISCWEB
- github.com/n8n-io/n8n/pull/16405ghsax_refsource_MISCWEB
- github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-gq57-v332-7666ghsax_refsource_CONFIRMWEB
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