Disclosure summary
## Impact An attacker can submit a request to a specific endpoint that permits collection documents to be updated regardless of access control and field level access control. **You are affected if:** - You are configuring `orderable: true` with any collection or join field. ## Patches In the patched version access control is properly enforced. Users should upgrade Payload packages to `>= 3.90.0` or `>= 4.0.0-canary.34`.
Source-specific records & product guidance
Sources retain their own attribution and scoring. Follow the original record to confirm affected versions, fixed releases, and configuration conditions.
GitHub Reviewed Security Advisories · GHSA-f7hx-52q9-hcrf
Open original source · Updated Oct 07, 2026
Payload: Unauthorized update to collection documents
Source severity: CRITICAL / 0
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected range | First patched |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | payload | < 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 2026-10-07T16:28:27-04:00
MODIFIED 2026-10-07T16:28:28-04:00
INGESTED 2026-10-08T12:30:39-04:00