CVE-2026-34751: Payload is a free and open source headless content management system

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CRITICAL 9.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-34751 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.1) 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 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.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.1 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 77%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-472, CWE-640
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 18:16 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-2026-34751?

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

Is CVE-2026-34751 being exploited?

CVE-2026-34751 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-2026-34751 affect?

CVE-2026-34751 affects payload. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). 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 be

How urgent is CVE-2026-34751?

Priority 43/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-34747 HIGH 8.5 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

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