CVE-2026-63316: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in Payload Payload CMS
Description
CVE-2026-63316 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Payload CMS. It arises from improper neutralization of user input in the 'in' and 'not_in' query parameters, allowing an authenticated attacker to perform SQL injection attacks. The vulnerability affects versions prior to 3.90.0 and certain canary versions before 4.0.0-canary.34. This issue has been fixed in Payload CMS versions 3.90.0 and 4.0.0-canary.34.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.7high
Affected software
Payload
Payload CMS
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Payload CMS involves improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, specifically in the 'in' and 'not_in' query parameters. An authenticated attacker can exploit this flaw to execute SQL injection attacks, potentially compromising the database. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-89 and has a CVSS 4.0 score of 8.7, indicating high severity. The issue was addressed and fixed in versions 3.90.0 and 4.0.0-canary.34.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated attacker to perform SQL injection attacks, which can lead to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion within the Payload CMS database. This can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system's data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Payload CMS to version 3.90.0 or later, or to version 4.0.0-canary.34 or later to apply the official fix for this vulnerability. No other mitigation is required as the issue is resolved in these versions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- CERT-PL
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-16T12:42:37.683Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ace17282cdf04f65658359f
Added to database: 10/13/2026, 11:34:00 UTC
Last enriched: 10/13/2026, 11:48:15 UTC
Last updated: 10/13/2026, 11:48:58 UTC
Views: 5
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