CVE-2026-34751
Payload has Unvalidated Input in Password Recovery Endpoints
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.
INFO
Published Date :
April 1, 2026, 6:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 15, 2026, 2:36 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update @payloadcms/graphql to version 3.79.1.
- Update payload to version 3.79.1.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-34751.
| URL | 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 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-34751 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2026-34751 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:payloadcms:payload:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* versions up to (excluding) 3.79.1 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/payloadcms/payload/releases/tag/v3.79.1 Types: Product, Release Notes Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/payloadcms/payload/security/advisories/GHSA-hp5w-3hxx-vmwf Types: Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-640 Added CWE CWE-472 Added Reference https://github.com/payloadcms/payload/releases/tag/v3.79.1 Added Reference https://github.com/payloadcms/payload/security/advisories/GHSA-hp5w-3hxx-vmwf