CVE-2026-34747: Payload is a free and open source headless content management system

Routine

HIGH 8.5UPGRADE

CVE-2026-34747 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.5) affecting payload. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Payload is a free and open source headless content management system. Prior to version 3.79.1, certain request inputs were not properly validated. An attacker could craft requests that influence SQL query execution, potentially exposing or modifying data in collections. This issue has been patched in version 3.79.1.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2026-04-01
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: payloadcms

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-01 20:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

payloadcms payload UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.79.1

Fixed in: 3.79.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls payload

2. UPGRADE to 3.79.1

npm install payload@">=3.79.1"

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-34747?

payload: upgrade to 3.79.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-34747 being exploited?

CVE-2026-34747 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-34747 affect?

CVE-2026-34747 affects payload. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). Payload is a free and open source headless content management system. Prior to version 3.79.1, certain request inputs were not properly validated. An attacker could craft requests that influence SQL query execution, potentially exposing or

How urgent is CVE-2026-34747?

Priority 36/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-34751 CRITICAL 9.1 UPGRADE Payload is a free and open source headless content management system
CVE-2026-34748 HIGH 8.7 UPGRADE Payload is a free and open source headless content management system
CVE-2026-34746 HIGH 7.7 UPGRADE Payload is a free and open source headless content management system
CVE-2026-34749 MEDIUM 5.4 UPGRADE Payload is a free and open source headless content management system
CVE-2026-34750 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE Payload is a free and open source headless content management system

References

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