opensafely-core / opensafely-core/proxy

Limit the users that the proxy will hand out SSH keys for

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Description

I'm not sure how easy this would be (or worthwhile), but was wondering whether we should allowlist the Github usernames that we hand out SSH keys for via this proxy - this would add an extra layer of safeguarding in case of incorrect usernames.

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No files, tests, or entry points are named in the issue. First trace how the proxy resolves GitHub usernames and hands out SSH keys, then clarify where an allowlist comes from and how rejected users should behave. Done should include agreed allowlist semantics and coverage for allowed and disallowed usernames.

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Assessment

Tech stack
github, shell
Domain
authentication, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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