CVE-2026-25574
Medium
Description
Payload is a free and open source headless content management system. Prior to 3.74.0, a cross-collection Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability exists in the payload-preferences internal collection. In multi-auth collection environments using Postgres or SQLite with default serial/auto-increment IDs, authenticated users from one auth collection can read and delete preferences belonging to users in different auth collections when their numeric IDs collide. This vulnerability has been patched in v3.74.0.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.4
Exploit probability—
ProductPayload
PublishedFeb 6, 2026
First seenFeb 6, 2026
How to fix
Update
- payloadcms payload3.74.0 or later
- payload3.74.0 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| payloadcms payload | v < 3.74.0 | 3.74.0 |
| payloadnpm | v < 3.74.0 | 3.74.0 |
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