Payload: Field access control bypass on auth collections
Critical vendor advisory
CVE-2026-105851
Summary
Payload: Field access control bypass on auth collections
Why it matters
GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for payload. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates, especially because EPSS places it in the 22% percentile.
Operator check
Check whether payload 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: 0.3%; percentile: 22%.
Sources
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