CVE-2026-105853: Payload Token Refresh And Password Reset Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-xgv3-crq2-6f69
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CWE-200
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-105853 is a HIGH token refresh and password reset vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Payload libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves token refresh and password reset responses may expose restricted user fields. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.90.0, 4.0.0-canary.34.

CVE-2026-105853 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-105853
GHSA Identifier GHSA-xgv3-crq2-6f69
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Payload
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2026-105853

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Payload dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

payload fixed: 3.90.0 
npm install payload@3.90.0
payload fixed: 4.0.0-canary.34 
npm install payload@4.0.0-canary.34
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

npm ls payload

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2026-105853, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls payload

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Payload in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.90.0), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls payload command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor, where the product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. In Payload, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

## Impact Token refresh and password reset responses could return fields that the requesting user did not have access to. You are affected if: - An authentication collection contains hidden or read-restricted fields. ## Patches Authentication responses now apply field access and hidden-field filtering before returning user documents. Full user documents remain available server-side for access control. Users should upgrade Payload packages to `>= 3.90.0` or `>= 4.0.0-canary.34`. Custom authentication strategies remain responsible for filtering user documents returned through custom responses. ## Workarounds There is no complete workaround. Users should upgrade Payload packages to `>= 3.90.0` or `>= 4.0.0-canary.34`.

CVE-2026-105853 Affected Payload Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.90.04.0.0-canary.34
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
payload
npm/payload
npm
≥ 3.0.0
< 3.90.0
3.90.0
payload
npm/payload
npm
≥ 4.0.0-canary.0
< 4.0.0-canary.34
4.0.0-canary.34

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/payloadcms/payload/security/advisories/GHSA-xgv3-crq2-6f69
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/payloadcms/payload/commit/f5f1283d275c58b30e2faa6be7cdc4d49451ea91
Payload Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/payloadcms/payload
Payload Release RELEASE
https://github.com/payloadcms/payload/releases/tag/v3.90.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-105853?
CVE-2026-105853 is a security vulnerability in Payload involving Token refresh and password reset responses may expose restricted user fields under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Payload versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.90.0, 4.0.0-canary.34 across affected packages: payload.
What version fixes CVE-2026-105853?
Upgrading to 3.90.0, 4.0.0-canary.34 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is payload affected?
Yes, payload is affected in releases prior to 3.90.0, 4.0.0-canary.34. Upgrade your dependency to 3.90.0, 4.0.0-canary.34 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-105853?
CVE-2026-105853 is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2026-105853?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls payload'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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