9.1
CRITICAL CVSS 3.1
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 !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-34751 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Payloadcms payload
CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 CRITICAL [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 CRITICAL MITRE-CVE
Solution
Update to version 3.79.1 to fix password recovery vulnerability.
  • 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:

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 list is the news that have been mention CVE-2026-34751 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

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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.

  • 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
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.