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CVE-2026-34751

Payloadcms Payload vulnerability

9.1 CRITICALEPSS 0.43%
  1. Published1 Apr 2026

Description

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 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Affected products

Payloadcms Payload< 3.79.1

Remediation

Fixed in
Payloadcms Payload≥ 3.79.1

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-34751 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-34751 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.43%.

How severe is CVE-2026-34751?

CVE-2026-34751 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-34751?

Affected products include Payloadcms Payload.

How do I fix CVE-2026-34751?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Payloadcms Payload 3.79.1 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.