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.
Fix
Patch, vendor advisory and mitigation references on NVD 1
Every line above is quoted from NVD, CISA, Microsoft, the vendor's own advisory or DISA; nothing is generated.
Change history 1
- First seenCVSS 9.1 · payloadcmsNVD modified 2026-10-26 21:10
Affected (CPE criteria) 1
cpe:2.3:a:payloadcms:payload:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
References 2
- 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