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Pastes that pass are visible to all while processing

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bug easy security
Dominant language
Ruby
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Description

Even if course policy says pastes that pass all tests should require authentication, they are visible to all before they are fully processed.

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Research direction

The issue describes a visibility and authentication bug affecting pastes that pass all tests while processing, but names no files, tests, or entry points. Reproduce the processing state under a course policy requiring authentication, then identify the relevant entry point and add coverage showing the paste is not public until processing is complete.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

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

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