Payload: Prototype pollution in Payload Import Export plugin

Date Oct 6, 2026
Type Vendor advisory
Signal Critical vendor advisory
Vendor / Product npm ยท @payloadcms/plugin-import-export
CVE CVE-2026-105844
Critical vendor advisory CVE-2026-105844

Summary

Payload: Prototype pollution in Payload Import Export plugin

Why it matters

GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for @payloadcms/plugin-import-export. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates, especially because EPSS places it in the 42% percentile.

Operator check

Check whether @payloadcms/plugin-import-export is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. CVSS score: 9.3. EPSS probability: 0.5%; percentile: 42%.

Sources

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