nuts-foundation / nuts-foundation/nuts-node

Supported DID methods-rule differs for Auth and Discovery

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Dominant language
Go
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Description

Auth checks (using FilterOnDIDMethods) on credential issuer DID method type AND credentialSubject.id DID method type, Discovery only checks the credentialSubject.id

Should be consistent.

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Research direction

Start by locating the Go implementation and callers of FilterOnDIDMethods in the Auth and Discovery paths. Compare which credential fields each path evaluates, then inspect any nearby tests. Done means both paths apply the same DID-method rule to issuer and credentialSubject.id.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
authentication
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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