nextcloud / nextcloud/server

Hide Download - optimize or remove

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0. Needs triage enhancement feature: sharing needs review
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Description

Nextcloud has got the feature to "Hide download". But the user can use the download with add /download.

Link with hide download:
https://cloud.server.tld/s/zYFmbgKRJyNZ6YC
Link for download:
https://cloud.server.tld/s/zYFmbgKRJyNZ6YC/download

I think there are two possibilities

a.) Distinguish at “download” (increase security)
b.) remove hide download (honest dealings with the users, there is currently no security increase with hide download)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Security_through_obscurity

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the two shared-link URLs described in the issue and compare their behavior when “Hide download” is enabled. Before implementation, resolve whether the intended outcome is stronger download restriction or removal of the option; done should include a decided behavior and corresponding verification.

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Assessment

Tech stack
php
Domain
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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