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Accessing age-restricted sites is possible by changing locale

(#3851) Bug Open: Confirmed Priority: P1
by 4narch

Observed behaviour

Upon changing locale, the age-restricted channel allowed me access. Expected it to block me and request verification.

Reproduction steps

  1. Visit on any device, in an age-restricted location. E.g, the UK.
  2. Change locale from English to German.
  3. Wait approx. 5-10 minutes, try visiting age-restricted channel.

Build information

Stable Web 2026.1008.22643, Linux (x64), Firefox 157.0, Locale de

Platform

macOS, Windows, Linux, Web, Android, iOS

Evidence

See attachments
  • Screenshot_20261010_213031.png: English locale.
  • Screenshot_20261010_212949.png: Channel is accessible & viewable.
  • Screenshot_20261010_212933.png: Access is possible.

1 comment

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Comment by bizo
bizoReviewer 1 vote
Status changed from Needs triage to Confirmed
Reproduced on all platforms
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