nextcloud / nextcloud/bruteforcesettings

Unblock an IP address from admin settings page

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JavaScript
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Description

Add a feature to unblock an ip-address from the admin settings page.

This method is far too cumbersome:
DELETE FROM oc_bruteforce_attempts WHERE ip = 'x.x.x.x';

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Research direction

No source files or tests are named. Start by locating the admin settings page and the code handling oc_bruteforce_attempts, then trace how an IP address is blocked. Done means an administrator can unblock an IP from the settings page without running a direct SQL DELETE.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
backend, frontend, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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