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wsgiref simple_server PATH_INFO treats slashes and %2F the same

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Description

BPO 28355
Nosy @pjeby

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created_at = <Date 2016-10-04.11:57:43.516>
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title = 'wsgiref simple_server PATH_INFO treats slashes and %2F the same'
updated_at = <Date 2016-10-06.15:12:04.950>
user = 'https://bugs.python.org/tdammers'

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url = 'https://bugs.python.org/issue28355'
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Research direction

Start with the wsgiref simple_server PATH_INFO handling described in the issue and review BPO 28355 for the expected behavior. Identify the relevant regression test or test location, then verify that literal slashes and %2F are handled distinctly.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
backend, networking
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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