keybase / keybase/keybase-issues

Invite requests should be signed

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Description

Currently the invite system doesn't requires any kind of authentication other than being logged in unlike other operations like tracking. On one side this may be confusing to users and on the other it will give an incentive for attackers to attack accounts.

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The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the invite system and comparing its request authentication with tracking operations; clarify the signing design and attack scenarios before implementation. Done means invite requests are signed and no longer rely only on being logged in.

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Assessment

Domain
authentication, 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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