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.
Affected products
payloadcms: payload
References2
- github.com/payloadcms/payload/security/advisories/GHSA-hp5w-3hx… Vendor Advisory
- github.com/payloadcms/payload/releases/tag/v3.79.1 ProductRelease Notes
Metrics
- CVSS 3.1
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9.1
CRITICAL
Score source: CNA
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N - EPSS — exploit probability
- 0% percentile: 24 · as of 12 November 2026
- CWE
- CWE-472CWE-640
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