Payload: Pre-Authentication Account Takeover via Parameter Injection in Password Recovery
### Impact 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. Users are affected if: - They are using Payload version **< v3.79.1** with any auth-enabled collection using the built-in `forgot-password` functionality. ### Patches Input validation and URL construction in the password recovery flow have been hardened. Users should upgrade to **v3.79.1** or later. ### Workarounds There are no complete workarounds. Upgrading to **v3.79.1** is recommended.
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Related CVEs.
| ID | severity | exploitable | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-34751US | — | — | ||
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 coul… | ||||
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