nextcloud / nextcloud/server

Share by Mail - Reply to Initiator by Talk

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0. Needs triage enhancement
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Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

Activating "Share by mail" with the option "Reply to initiator" results in sending an unencrypted mail with a password.

Describe the solution you'd like

Sending all the information which is currently included in the mail via Talk, keep the information more secure and just use what is already available.

Describe alternatives you've considered

  • run NC on-premise and hosting a local mailserver -> much effort
  • encrypt system mails -> will also result in a FR
  • don´t "Reply to initator" -> then I will loose information for troubleshooting

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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

Start by tracing the Share by mail flow for the “Reply to initiator” option and identify where its current mail content and password are assembled. Then inspect the available Talk integration points and clarify how the same troubleshooting information should be delivered there. Done means the behavior is implemented without sending that information in an unencrypted mail.

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Assessment

Tech stack
php
Domain
backend, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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