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Parameter "login_hint" is ignored

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Description

The parameter login_hint is ignored. This not cause any error in conformance tests.

Read more:
https://openid.net/specs/openid-connect-core-1_0.html#ThirdPartyInitiatedLogin

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Research direction

Start by reading the linked OpenID Connect Core specification section on Third-Party-Initiated Login, then trace where login_hint is received and handled in the module. Done means the parameter is no longer ignored and its behavior matches the specification; verify the relevant login flow and conformance tests.

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Assessment

Tech stack
php
Domain
authentication, backend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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