OWASP / OWASP/SecurityShepherd

Update the key returns to follow the same practice as the key checks

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Description

I'd like to use Facebook's CTF platform in tandem with OWASP Security Shepherd- Is there a possibility of configuring the web app to allow for the same solution key to be generated for every player?

We've tried updating the hardcoded key flag to true, but it would seem that is only used for checking.

Thanks!

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Research direction

Start by tracing the hardcoded key flag from the solution-key checking path to the code that generates or returns keys. Confirm how the current key is produced for each player, then make generation follow the same shared-key behavior as checking. Done means every player receives the same solution key when the shared-key option is enabled.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
backend, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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