pvarki / pvarki/python-rasenmaeher-api

Fix problems with cert issuance

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Description

User story

As a user of the rasenmaeher api,

I want to avoid anyone else spoofing my identity,

to maximize security of my usage in the app.

Acceptance Criteria

Outline what you think are requirements for this story to be considered Completed.

  • Fix verify_csr (no substring check -> do strict equality)
  • Unify logic in create_with_cert and create_for_callsign blocklists

In cert manager issuance:

  • Force EKU to be only client auth

Linked things

Link epics, features and other user stories here, if applicable.
https://pvarki.getoutline.com/doc/rasenmaeher-api-trustidentity-audit-OpE3XR3jBm

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First steps

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  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  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 locating verify_csr, create_with_cert, create_for_callsign, and the certificate manager issuance path. Read the related security and certificate-handling logic first, then inspect any existing tests for these entry points. Done means strict CSR verification, unified blocklists, and certificates restricted to client authentication.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
api, authentication, security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
52/100

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