MetaMask / MetaMask/metamask-extension
[Bug]: Infinte log in screen on metamask using Firefox
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Description
### Describe the bug
You simply can't log in.
If you write your password, it will just infintely load.
Sometimes, if you write wrong password on purpose, it'll say the password is incorrect but most of the time it'll infinite load as well.
This was happening a few months ago and usually re-opening the browser would solve it.
Tried:
Restarting browser
Turning metamask extension on and off
Private window
Restarted computer
### Expected behavior
I expect to be logged in
### Screenshots/Recordings
### Steps to reproduce
Go to firefox
Open metamask extension
Write password
Infinite loading will happen.
### Error messages or log output
```shell
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### Where was this bug found?
Live version (from official store)
### Version
13.42.0.0
### Build type
None
### Browser
Firefox
### Operating system
Windows
### Hardware wallet
_No response_
### Additional context
Firefox Version: Version 153.0.3
### Severity
Severe
Contributor guide
Research direction
No files or tests are mentioned. First reproduce the login flow in MetaMask 13.42.0.0 on Firefox 153.0.3 and Windows, then trace the Firefox extension login/loading path. Done means correct passwords complete login and incorrect passwords consistently show the password error instead of loading indefinitely.
Written by the indexing model from the issue text.
Assessment
- Tech stack
- typescript
- Domain
- authentication, frontend
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Quiet
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 45/100