Closed Bug 1202429 Opened 9 years ago Closed 8 years ago

It is not possible to switch to another tab when navigating to a htaccess-secured page.

Categories

(Firefox :: General, defect)

Product:
Firefox
Component:
General
Platform:
x86
Windows 8.1
Type:
defect
Priority:
Not set
Severity:
normal

Tracking

()

Status:
RESOLVED DUPLICATE of bug 613785

People

(Reporter: jujjyl, Unassigned)

Details

STR:

1. Open a page that asks for a htpasswd-based security, i.e. opens up the "Authentication Required" popup with "User Name" and "Password" fields.
2. Try to open another tab in the browser where you have your User Name and Password stored.

Observed: The password popup screen is modal and it is not possible to switch to another tab to find your credentials.

Expected: It should be possible to navigate other pages without obstruction even when one page is asking for credentials. (tested that this is how it works in Chrome)
As an example site, one can navigate to https://phonebook.mozilla.org/
Status: NEW → RESOLVED
Closed: 8 years ago
Resolution: --- → DUPLICATE
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