Confidential comments on repository security advisories
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Summary
GitHub added confidential comments to repository security advisories, visible only to users with write access to the repository.
Key facts
- GitHub announced the feature in its changelog on 2026-10-02.
- Confidential comments appear on repository security advisories.
- Only people with write access to the repository can see them.
Why it matters
Teams can now discuss vulnerability reports privately within the repository, keeping sensitive security details away from users who lack write access.
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- GitHub ChangelogOfficial · PrimaryConfidential comments on repository security advisories · By AllisonRead at GitHub Changelog