Disclosure summary
### Impact The password-hashing configuration used a lower work factor than what is recommended. ### Patches Payload now uses stronger password-hashing parameters and transparently upgrades older hashes following a successful login. Users should upgrade Payload packages to `>= 3.90.0` or `>= 4.0.0-canary.34`. ### Workarounds Upgrading is recommended. Until you can upgrade, protect database copies and backups from unauthorized access and require strong, unique passwords.
Source-specific records & product guidance
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GitHub Reviewed Security Advisories · GHSA-q6mq-ch85-c8mm
Open original source · Updated Oct 06, 2026
Payload: Password hashes use insufficient PBKDF2 iterations
Source severity: MEDIUM / 5.7
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected range | First patched |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | payload | >= 3.0.0, < 3.90.0 | 3.90.0 |
| npm | payload | >= 4.0.0-canary.0, < 4.0.0-canary.34 | 4.0.0-canary.34 |
Original records & references
- NIST NVD record
- CVE Program record
- github.com — Reviewed advisory
PUBLISHED 2026-10-06T11:38:37-04:00
MODIFIED 2026-10-06T11:38:38-04:00
INGESTED 2026-10-06T11:45:43-04:00