CVE-2026-25544
Blind SQL Injection in Payload CMS Allows Full Account Takeover
Publication date: 2026-02-06
Last updated on: 2026-02-20
Assigner: GitHub, Inc.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| payloadcms | payload | to 3.73.0 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-89 | The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The vulnerability exists in Payload, a free and open source headless content management system, in versions prior to 3.73.0. When querying JSON or richText fields, user input was directly embedded into SQL queries without proper escaping. This flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker to perform blind SQL injection attacks.
Through this vulnerability, an attacker can extract sensitive data such as emails and password reset tokens, and potentially achieve full account takeover without needing to crack passwords.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can have severe impacts including unauthorized access to sensitive user data like emails and password reset tokens.
An attacker can achieve full account takeover without password cracking, leading to potential loss of control over user accounts and data.
The vulnerability has a high severity score (CVSS 9.8), indicating it can lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The vulnerability is fixed in Payload version 3.73.0. Immediate mitigation involves upgrading the Payload CMS to version 3.73.0 or later.