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Limiting network interfaces for root secret authentication

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Description

Root secret authentication is designed to be used only internally, to connect administrative software of the provider. So it is natural to have an option in the configuration file that limits the addresses/network interfaces root authentication is accepted from. Usually, localhost only.

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The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating root secret authentication and configuration handling, then determine how network interfaces are represented; done means a documented configuration option limits where root authentication is accepted, with coverage for the intended localhost-only case.

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Assessment

Domain
authentication, networking, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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