openai / openai/codex

GitHub connector via Android incorrectly requires MFA when passkey is available

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Description

What issue are you seeing?
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Since I have Advanced Security turned on, I can't even comply with this incorrect request.

What steps can reproduce the bug?

Try to connect/reconnect the GitHub plugin via Android.

What is the expected behavior?

Passkey is accepted as "MFA".

Additional information

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reproducing the GitHub plugin connection or reconnection flow on Android with Advanced Security enabled and a passkey available. Compare the MFA check with the expected behavior: the flow should accept the passkey instead of incorrectly requiring another MFA method.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android, github
Domain
authentication, mobile, security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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