Mahir101 / Mahir101/Rafka

Missing Input Validation

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Dominant language
Rust
Stars
34
Forks
5
PR merge metrics
No merged PRs in 30d

Description

Priority: MEDIUM
Severity: MEDIUM
Type: Security
Component: API Security
Description:
No input validation on gRPC requests, allowing potential injection attacks.
Missing Validations:
Topic name validation (length, characters)
Message payload size limits
Key validation
Client ID validation
Impact:
Potential DoS attacks with large payloads
Memory exhaustion
Security vulnerabilities
Acceptance Criteria:
[ ] Add input validation for all gRPC requests
[ ] Implement payload size limits
[ ] Add topic name validation
[ ] Security testing

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First steps

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Locate the gRPC request handlers and trace where topic names, message payloads, keys, and client IDs enter the system. Use the listed acceptance criteria as the completion checklist, including payload limits, field validation, and security testing.

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Assessment

Tech stack
grpc, rust
Domain
api, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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