COPS-IITBHU / COPS-IITBHU/BugHunt-COPS-Week

Token Expiration Not Handled (Day 1-2)

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Description

The application doesn't check for token expiration, allowing expired tokens to remain valid which can cause security vulnerability allowing unauthorized access.

Expected: Implement token expiration validation and refresh mechanism

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named. Locate the application's token validation and refresh entry points first; done means expired tokens are rejected and the refresh mechanism preserves access only through valid refreshed tokens.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
authentication, security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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