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Security checkOctober 07, 2026

Payload authentication token field handling issue

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High severitynpmpayload

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Description

Under certain field configurations, Payload could include unintended values in the authentication token issued at login.

Recommendation

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

  • Affected version(s): **>= 4.0.0-canary.0, < 4.0.0-canary.34 >= 3.0.0, < 3.90.0**
  • Patched version(s): **4.0.0-canary.34 3.90.0**

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