VDB-374284 · CVE-2026-11779 · GCVE-0-2026-11779

PayloadCMS 3.84.1 excessive authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in PayloadCMS 3.84.1. This impacts an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to excessive authentication. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-11779. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in PayloadCMS 3.84.1. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a excessive authentication vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-307. The product does not implement sufficient measures to prevent multiple failed authentication attempts within a short time frame, making it more susceptible to brute force attacks. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

An Improper Authorization vulnerability exists in PayloadCMS version 3.84.1 due to insufficient access control on the account unlock operation.

The weakness was shared by Oscar Naveda. The advisory is shared for download at fluidattacks.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-11779 since 06/09/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1110.001.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Name

PayloadCMS

Version

3.84.1

CPE 2.3info

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.3
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Vector	Complexity	Authentication	Confidentiality	Integrity	Availability
Unlock	Unlock	Unlock	Unlock	Unlock	Unlock
Unlock	Unlock	Unlock	Unlock	Unlock	Unlock
Unlock	Unlock	Unlock	Unlock	Unlock	Unlock

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Excessive authentication
CWE: CWE-307 / CWE-799 / CWE-400
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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0-Day	Unlock	Unlock	Unlock	Unlock
Today	Unlock	Unlock	Unlock	Unlock

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

06/09/2026 CVE reserved
06/26/2026 +17 days Advisory disclosed
06/26/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/26/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: fluidattacks.com
Researcher: Oscar Naveda
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-11779 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-11779
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-374284

Entryinfo

Created: 06/26/2026 19:06
Changes: 06/26/2026 19:06 (64)
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Cache ID: 216::103