nodeSolidServer / nodeSolidServer/node-solid-server

CORS proxy doesn't follow redirects

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Description

When the proxy receives a redirect from the target server, it doesn't follow, and instead returns it back to the requesting agent.

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Research direction

Start by locating the CORS proxy request-handling entry point in the JavaScript code and reproduce a response from a target server that redirects. Trace how the proxy returns that response; done means the proxy follows the redirect and returns the final target response to the requesting agent.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
backend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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