nextcloud / nextcloud/server

Deleting from and emptying Recycle/Trash bin should be password-protected.

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0. Needs triage enhancement feature: files feature: trashbin
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Description

Deleting from and emptying Recycle/Trash bin should be password-protected. With probably an option to disable it, but should be enabled by default. So no one you gets access to unlocked computer/phone will able to delete anything from the server.

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Research direction

The issue does not name files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the server-side handlers for deleting individual trashed files and emptying the trash, then review how authentication and user settings are handled. Done would require a default-enabled password check for both operations, an explicit way to disable it, and tests covering the protected behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
php
Domain
authorization, backend, 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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