Automattic / Automattic/wp-memcached

Limit cache key length

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PHP
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Description

Memcache has a key length limit of 250 characters. Problems can arise if a cache key greater than this is used. It seems memcache truncates the key so it is very possible to have collisions and unexpected behavior. Other object caches can handle very large keys so this object cache should check if a key is too long and hash it with md5 or similar to prevent problems.

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Research direction

Start by tracing how the WordPress object cache builds and passes keys to Memcached, then identify where the 250-character limit can be enforced. Verify that oversized keys no longer risk collisions while other object caches continue to work, and run the relevant cache tests if the repository provides them.

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Assessment

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

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