lucyparsons / lucyparsons/OpenOversight

Security Audit

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high priority security
Dominant language
Python
Stars
256
Forks
81
PR merge metrics
No merged PRs in 30d

Description

We should do a basic penetration test and internal code audit so that we don't get hacked and can harden out application. This will also become more important once we fix #5 and if we have users logging in. I can lead this project.

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by defining the audit scope, reviewing issue #5 and the planned login flow, and documenting the penetration-test and code-audit findings; done should include agreed hardening work and a record of the results.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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