nextcloud / nextcloud/user_oidc

ES256 not support in jwt library

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Description

ES256 should be supported as a modern cryptograhic standard for signing of oidc id_tokens.

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Research direction

No files or tests are named. Start by locating the JWT signing and algorithm-selection code, then review how existing signing algorithms are tested. Done means ES256 can sign OIDC ID tokens and the relevant tests cover the new algorithm.

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Assessment

Tech stack
php
Domain
authentication, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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