Payload's SQLite adapter Session Fixation vulnerability
A Session Fixation vulnerability existed in Payload's SQLite adapter due to identifier reuse during account creation. A malicious attacker could create a new account, save its JSON Web Token (JWT), and then delete the account, which did not invalidate the JWT. As a result, the next newly created user would receive the same identifier, allowing the attacker to reuse the JWT to authenticate and perform actions as that user.
This issue has been fixed in version 3.44.0 of Payload.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm package | payload | < 3.44.0 | 3.44.0 |
| npm package | @payloadcms/graphql | < 3.44.0 | 3.44.0 |
| npm package | @payloadcms/next | < 3.44.0 | 3.44.0 |
References
- CVSS vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-384- Platform
- npm
- Package
payload, @payloadcms/graphql, @payloadcms/next- Disclosed
- 29.08.2025
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-26rv-h2hf-3fw4 - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: @payloadcms/graphql
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- Total entries
- 3
- First → latest
- 08.2025 04.2026
- Without a fix
- 0
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- Critical 1
- Medium 2
Disclosures per year
- 2025: 2
- 2026: 1
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