CVE-2026-25544
CRITICALCVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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3Description
Payload is a free and open source headless content management system. Prior to 3.73.0, when querying JSON or richText fields, user input was directly embedded into SQL without escaping, enabling blind SQL injection attacks. An unauthenticated attacker could extract sensitive data (emails, password reset tokens) and achieve full account takeover without password cracking. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.73.0.
Analysis
Payload CMS prior to 3.73.0 has a SQL injection vulnerability when querying structured data, enabling database compromise on the headless CMS.
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Remediation
Within 24 hours: Identify all systems running Payload CMS and document versions; immediately isolate affected instances from production if critical data is at risk. Within 7 days: Implement network-level controls and WAF rules to block SQL injection patterns; contact Payload project for patch timeline and workarounds. …
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