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Security checkAugust 29, 2025

Payload's SQLite adapter Session Fixation vulnerability - payload

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Medium severitynpmpayload

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Description

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.

Recommendation

Update the payload package to the latest compatible version. Followings are version details:

  • Affected version(s): < 3.44.0
  • Patched version(s): 3.44.0

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