CVE-2026-11779 PayloadCMS 3.84.1 - Authenticated account lockout bypass through default unlock access
Authenticated attackers can bypass account lockout mechanisms in PayloadCMS due to insufficient access control on the unlock operation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-11779?
CVE-2026-11779 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in PayloadCMS, published on 26 Jun 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An Improper Authorization vulnerability exists in PayloadCMS version 3.84.1 due to insufficient access control on the account unlock operation.
Weakness: CWE-307
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-11779?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including payload.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
payload npm | All versions to 3.88.0 | None |
payload npm | All versions to 3.88.0 | None |
How do I fix CVE-2026-11779?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-11779 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-11779 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-11779 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jg8r-5jh2-v2xj.