CVE-2026-34751
published 2026-04-01CVE-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…
PriorityP358critical9.1CVSS 3.1
AVNACLPRNUINSUCHIHAN
EPSS
0.31%
22.8th percentile
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.
Affected
3 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| payloadcms | graphql | >= 0 < 3.79.1 | 3.79.1 |
| payloadcms | payload | < 3.79.1 | 3.79.1 |
| payloadcms | payload | >= 0 < 3.79.1 | 3.79.1 |
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OSV
Payload: Pre-Authentication Account Takeover via Parameter Injection in Password Recovery
osv·2026-04-01
CVE-2026-34751 [CRITICAL] Payload: Pre-Authentication Account Takeover via Parameter Injection in Password Recovery
Payload: Pre-Authentication Account Takeover via Parameter Injection in Password Recovery
### Impact
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.
Users are affected if:
- They are using Payload version **< v3.79.1** with any auth-enabled collection using the built-in `forgot-password` functionality.
### Patches
Input validation and URL construction in the password recovery flow have been hardened.
Users should upgrade to **v3.79.1** or later.
### Workarounds
There are no complete workarounds. Upgrading to **v3.79.1** is recommended.
GHSA
Payload: Pre-Authentication Account Takeover via Parameter Injection in Password Recovery
ghsa·2026-04-01
CVE-2026-34751 [CRITICAL] CWE-472 Payload: Pre-Authentication Account Takeover via Parameter Injection in Password Recovery
Payload: Pre-Authentication Account Takeover via Parameter Injection in Password Recovery
### Impact
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.
Users are affected if:
- They are using Payload version **< v3.79.1** with any auth-enabled collection using the built-in `forgot-password` functionality.
### Patches
Input validation and URL construction in the password recovery flow have been hardened.
Users should upgrade to **v3.79.1** or later.
### Workarounds
There are no complete workarounds. Upgrading to **v3.79.1** is recommended.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
2026-04-01
Published