CVE-2026-34751

Payload is a free and open source headless content management system. Prior to version 3.79.1 in @payloadcms/graphql and payload, a vulnerability in the password recovery flow could allow an unauthenticated attacker to perform actions on behalf of a user who initiates a password reset. This issue has been patched in version 3.79.1 for @payloadcms/graphql and payload.

CVSS v3 9.1 CRITICAL

9.1^/10

CVSS v3 : CRITICAL

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 5.2

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/payloadcms/payload/releases/tag/v3.79.1	Product Release Notes
https://github.com/payloadcms/payload/security/advisories/GHSA-hp5w-3hxx-vmwf	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:payloadcms:payload:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

History

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Information

Published : 2026-04-01 18:16

Updated : 2026-06-17 10:39

NVD link : CVE-2026-34751

Mitre link : CVE-2026-34751

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-34751

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Products Affected

payloadcms

payload

CWE

CWE-472

External Control of Assumed-Immutable Web Parameter

CWE-640

Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password

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