nextcloud / nextcloud/server

[Bug]: Groups excluded from 'creating link shares' are also excluded from 'viewing' link shares

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0. Needs triage 28-feedback bug feature: sharing
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Description

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Bug description

Groups on 'Exclude groups from creating link shares' in share settings are blocked from viewing link shares. (public link, public share)
Their members see the 'Page Not Found' error when entering the link unless they log out.

Steps to reproduce
  1. Add a group to 'Exclude groups from creating link shares' in administration settings.
  2. Log in as a member of the group.
  3. Access via link share.
Expected behavior

The selected groups should be blocked from only 'creating' public link shares.

Installation method

main instance - Nextcloud AIO Docker Image
test instance - Fresh community installation with archive

Nextcloud Server version

28

Operating system

Debian/Ubuntu

PHP engine version

PHP 8.2

Web server

Nginx

Database engine version

MariaDB

Is this bug present after an update or on a fresh install?

Fresh Nextcloud Server install

Are you using the Nextcloud Server Encryption module?

Encryption is Disabled

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First steps

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

No source file or test is named. Start by reproducing the issue using the listed administration setting and link-share steps, then trace the group restriction handling for creating versus viewing shares. Done means members of excluded groups cannot create public link shares but can view them while logged in.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

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

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