[ CVE-2026-105853 · Published 6 Oct 2026 ]

Payload: Token refresh and password reset responses may expose restricted user fields

CVSS 6.5 EPSS <1%Fix available

[ Description ]Official description

Payload is a free and open source headless content management system. In versions from 3.0.0 before 3.90.0 and canary versions before 4.0.0-canary.34, token refresh responses and password reset responses can independently return hidden or read-restricted fields that the requesting user cannot access. This issue is fixed in versions 3.90.0 and 4.0.0-canary.34.

[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches

  • payload 3.90.0Fixed version · GitHub Advisories · npm package payload: upgrade to 3.90.0 or later (affected >= 3.0.0, < 3.90.0)
  • payload 4.0.0-canary.34Fixed version · GitHub Advisories · npm package payload: upgrade to 4.0.0-canary.34 or later (affected >= 4.0.0-canary.0, < 4.0.0-canary.34)
  • Patch on github.comVendor patch or bulletin · NVD · Reference tagged 'Patch' by NVD
  • Patch on github.comVendor patch or bulletin · NVD · Reference tagged 'Patch' by NVD

[ Packages ]Affected open-source packages

  • payload npmAffected >= 3.0.0, < 3.90.0 · fixed in 3.90.0 · GHSA-xgv3-crq2-6f69
  • payload npmAffected >= 4.0.0-canary.0, < 4.0.0-canary.34 · fixed in 4.0.0-canary.34 · GHSA-xgv3-crq2-6f69