CVE-2026-55640: Python Webhook Optional Secret Bypass

Webhook authentication is conditionally verified only when a secret is configured. If the secret is unset or empty, the verification is bypassed and unauthenticated requests are processed. Ensure missing secret configurations fail closed by rejecting the request or failing at startup.

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Description

Webhook authentication is conditionally verified only when a secret is configured. If the secret is unset or empty, the verification is bypassed and unauthenticated requests are processed. Ensure missing secret configurations fail closed by rejecting the request or failing at startup.