matomo-org / matomo-org/plugin-TrackingSpamPrevention

ISP not being blocked, although being listed in block_geoip_organisations config

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Description

This ISP is being tracked, although it is listed in the configuration (block_geoip_organisations). Cache was cleared, also tried upper and lowercase.

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These Bots mostly do search requests only (Screenshot). Maybe this is the reason, why it is not being blocked?

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Start by reproducing the behavior with the reported ISP in block_geoip_organisations, checking whether case and cache state affect matching. Trace how that configuration is applied to search requests and verify that matching traffic is blocked after the change.

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Assessment

Tech stack
php
Domain
backend, security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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