Warning when putting a file into a shared folder
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Description
Steps to reproduce
- Put a file/folder into a shared folder
The problem
I am convinced there should be a warning displayed whenever user puts a file or a folder inside a shared folder because it will be immediately shared with others (public). There could be user error where file is incorrectly moved for whatever reason into the shared folder and all sensitive files are exposed.
Picture: Moving a whole folder of sensitive files inside a shared folder, shares the folder recursively to the public.
The solution
is very simple, simply print a warning dialog whenever (picture) that occurs.
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- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Reproduce moving a file or folder into a shared folder and inspect the existing file-move and sharing flow. The work is done when a warning dialog appears before the move exposes the item to other users, including when a folder is moved recursively.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- javascript, php
- Domain
- frontend, security
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100