heroku / heroku/netrc

ignores '#' when reading password

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Ruby
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Description

When there's a '#" symbol in the password, Netrc.read() ignores the rest of the password.

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Research direction

Start at the Netrc.read() entry point and trace how password text is parsed when it contains a '#' character. Check the existing parser behavior and tests, then ensure the complete password is retained and verify the case with a regression test.

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Assessment

Tech stack
ruby
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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