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Change Password Validation Rejects Passwords Longer Than 32 Characters Despite Stated 64-Character Limit

The Change Password page displays password requirements indicating that passwords between 12 and 64 characters are supported. However, the password validation rejects passwords longer than 32 characters.

Description

The Change Password page displays password requirements indicating that passwords between 12 and 64 characters are supported. However, the password validation rejects passwords longer than 32 characters.

Steps to Replicate

  1. Log into Blackboard Learn as a System Administrator

  2. Navigate to Admin > Users

  3. Search for and locate a user account

  4. Open the context menu next to the user and select Change Password

  5. Enter a new password that is more than 32 characters long

  6. Re-enter the password in the Verify New Password field

  7. Click Submit.

Observed Behavior:

A validation message is displayed indicating that the new password does not meet the requirements, and the password change is not saved.

Expected Behavior:

The password should be accepted and updated successfully, provided it meets the documented password requirements of 12–64 characters.

Affected Versions

  • Learn 4000.19.0

  • Learn 4000.21.0

Target Release

SaaS Fixed (4001.4.0)

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