apache / apache/openwhisk-apigateway

For the identity propagation, used a signed JWT to carry the credential downstream

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enhancement
Dominant language
Lua
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65
Forks
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Description

When an endpoint is protected by OAuth, there is a need to propagate information to downstream traffic..

Ideally with a signed JWT, with the following claim..
sub : resource owner
tid : transaction id
client_id : [optional] application Id/client_id
scope : [optional]

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Research direction

Start by tracing the OAuth-protected endpoint and downstream traffic path in the gateway; the issue names no files or tests. Establish how the listed JWT claims should be propagated and validated, then verify the behavior with coverage for downstream requests.

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Assessment

Tech stack
lua
Domain
api, authentication
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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