Payload has Authenticated SSRF via Upload Functionality
Impact
An authenticated Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability existed in the upload functionality.
Authenticated users with create or update access to an upload-enabled collection could cause the server to make outbound HTTP requests to arbitrary URLs.
Consumers are affected if ALL of these are true:
- Payload version < v3.79.1
- At least one collection with
uploadenabled - An authenticated user has
createorupdateaccess to that collection
Patches
This vulnerability has been patched in v3.79.1. Users should upgrade to v3.79.1 or later.
Workarounds
Until consumers can upgrade:
- Restrict
createandupdateaccess to upload-enabled collections to trusted roles only. - Limit outbound network access from your Payload server where possible.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm package | payload | < 3.79.1 | 3.79.1 |
References
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-918- Platform
- npm
- Package
payload- Disclosed
- 01.04.2026
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-6r7f-q7f5-wpx8 - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: payload
All published vulnerabilities of this package (npm package), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 29
- First → latest
- 04.2022 10.2026
- Without a fix
- 1
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- Critical 5
- High 13
- Medium 11
Disclosures per year
- 2022: 1
- 2023: 1
- 2024: 0
- 2025: 2
- 2026: 25
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