CVE-2026-34751

Name: CVE-2026-34751
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-04-01T18:16:31.277+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-34751 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.31%

22.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Payloadcms	Payload	< 3.79.1

References

https://github.com/payloadcms/payload/releases/tag/v3.79.1Product, Release Notes
https://github.com/payloadcms/payload/security/advisories/GHSA-hp5w-3hxx-vmwfVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 1, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-34751?

How severe is CVE-2026-34751?

CVE-2026-34751 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-34751?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST