github-tools / github-tools/github

GitHub's two-factor authentication has a significant flaw; the verification window is too short. I have failed to pass the verification several times because it doesn't provide enough response time.

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Description

GitHub's two-factor authentication has a significant flaw; the verification window is too short. I have failed to pass the verification several times because it doesn't provide enough response time.

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Research direction

The issue does not mention any repository files, tests, or entry points, and describes GitHub's own two-factor authentication behavior. First determine whether this JavaScript wrapper can affect the verification window; a useful outcome would require a specific repository scope or an actionable upstream report.

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Assessment

Tech stack
github
Domain
authentication, security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
15/100

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