itzg / itzg/saml-auth-proxy

`SAML_PROXY_NAME_ID_MAPPING` does not work with forward auth mode

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enhancement
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Go
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Description

It seems that `SAML_PROXY_NAME_ID_MAPPING` only works when using saml-auth-proxy as a proxy but not when using it in forward auth mode.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the reported difference between proxy mode and forward auth mode with SAML_PROXY_NAME_ID_MAPPING enabled. Trace the forward-auth path and compare its handling with proxy mode; done means the mapping works consistently in forward auth mode.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
authentication
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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