CVE-2026-34747 Payload has an SQL Injection via Query Handling
Attackers can inject SQL queries via unvalidated inputs to read or modify data in the Payload CMS database.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-34747?
CVE-2026-34747 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in payloadcms payload, published on 1 Apr 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Payload is a free and open source headless content management system. Prior to version 3.79.1, certain request inputs were not properly validated. An attacker could craft requests that influence SQL query execution, potentially exposing or modifying data in collections. This issue has been patched in version 3.79.1.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-34747?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including payload. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
payload npm | All versions | 3.79.1 |
payload npm | All versions | 3.79.1 |
Products include Payloadcms Payload.
How do I fix CVE-2026-34747?
Upgrade payload to 3.79.1 or later.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2026-34747 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-34747 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in payloadcms payload
- CVE-2026-105857 Payload: RCE in Payload Form Builder
- CVE-2026-105859 Payload: Unauthorized update to collection documents
- CVE-2026-25544 Payload has an SQL Injection in JSON/RichText Queries on PostgreSQL/SQLite Adapters
- CVE-2022-27952 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in Payload
- CVE-2026-105851 Payload: Field access control bypass on auth collections
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7xxh-373w-35vg.