nextcloud / nextcloud/server

Ask for authentication before removing 'Device & Sessions'

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0. Needs triage enhancement feature: authentication feature: settings good first issue
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Description

Describe the solution you'd like
As user
I want to make sure that when I remove a device or session from my NextCloud account I'm prompted to authenticate with my password
So that if my account is compromised no one can remove access without the original password

Additional context
I think this feature could help prevent users that leave their account open in a shared device from other users de-authenticating them from their devices and therefore loosing access.

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Research direction

Start by locating the Device & Sessions removal flow in the Nextcloud server and trace where device or session access is removed. Confirm how existing password authentication is handled before deciding where the prompt belongs. Done means removing a device or session requires the account password, including when the account is open on a shared device.

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Assessment

Tech stack
php
Domain
authentication, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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