github-tools / github-tools/github
GitHub's two-factor authentication has a significant flaw; am able to add 7 digit random digit , it should have a max length of 6
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- Dominant language
- JavaScript
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Description
Expected Behavior
it should only accept 6 digit
Current Behavior
its accepting 7 digit ( i tried multiple times)
Possible Solution
simple textbox limit
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Research direction
Start by locating the browser-side two-factor authentication textbox and checking how its input is currently validated. Confirm the behavior with six- and seven-digit values, then ensure the field accepts six digits but rejects longer input and add or update the relevant validation coverage if the project provides it.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- javascript
- Domain
- authentication, security
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100