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An Okta login bug bypassed checking passwords on some long usernames

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Last updated: 2024/11/02
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Published: November 2, 2024
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Illustration of a password above an open combination lock, implying a data breach.
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On Friday evening, Okta posted an odd update to its list of security advisories. The latest entry reveals that under specific circumstances, someone could’ve logged in by entering anything for a password, but only if the account’s username had over 52 characters.

According to the note people reported receiving, other requirements to exploit the vulnerability included Okta checking the cache from a…

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