gchq / gchq/CyberChef

Bug report: Some potential condition just returns "[Object object]" even if all steps are disabled

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Description

**Describe the bug**
I was playing around with a puzzle and got into a state where I only ever get the output "[Object object]". No matter which steps I disable (or even if I disable all of them), I get the same output. Using the URL and opening in a new tab gives the same result. Opening in private browsing gives the same result. Opening in a different browser gives the same result.

**To Reproduce**
Steps to reproduce the behaviour or a link to the recipe / input used to cause the bug:

See above.

**Expected behaviour**
Any error state should be recoverable.

**Screenshots**
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**Desktop (if relevant, please complete the following information):**
- OS: All
- Browser: All
- CyberChef version: 9.46.0

**Additional context**

This link reproduces every time:

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Research direction

Open the linked CyberChef recipe and reproduce the "[Object object]" output with the listed disabled steps in CyberChef 9.46.0. Trace the failing conditional-jump or error-display path from that reproduction; done means the recipe reaches a recoverable error state or produces an appropriate error message instead of "[Object object]".

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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