plone / plone/plone.restapi

@login doesn't use applyTransform

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01 type: bug 12 prio: high
Dominant language
Python
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Description

PAS uses applyTransform to lowercase email addresses for login.
This allows a user jos.henken@domain.gov to login in using Jos.Henken@domain.gov

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Research direction

Compare the REST API login handling with PAS's use of applyTransform, focusing on email case normalization. Add regression coverage for logging in with a differently cased email address, then run the relevant authentication tests and confirm both casing variants work.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
api, authentication
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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