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fix: Replace public key auth with token-based system #443

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Enhancement, Bug fix


Description

  • Implemented a new token-based authentication system replacing the complex public key authentication:
    • Removed crypto-based signature verification
    • Added Bearer token validation through Authorization header
    • Simplified authentication checks across all endpoints
  • Enhanced logging and monitoring:
    • Added detailed debug logs for request handling
    • Improved error messages and request tracking
    • Added function execution logging
  • Improved error handling and response formatting for better debugging
  • Updated package version to 0.0.10

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Enhancement
mod.ts
Replace public key auth with Bearer token authentication 

adapters/valtown-adapter/mod.ts

  • Replaced public key authentication with simpler token-based auth
    system
  • Added extensive logging for better debugging and monitoring
  • Simplified authentication logic by removing crypto verification
  • Improved error handling and response formatting
  • +49/-88 
    Configuration changes
    jsr.json
    Version bump to 0.0.10                                                                     

    adapters/valtown-adapter/jsr.json

    • Bumped version from 0.0.5 to 0.0.10
    +1/-1     

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    @nadeesha nadeesha force-pushed the nadeesha/authentication-refactor-n5bv branch from 95f5cf0 to 2b3b227 Compare December 31, 2024 11:39
    @nadeesha nadeesha marked this pull request as ready for review December 31, 2024 12:19
    @nadeesha nadeesha merged commit 0492171 into main Dec 31, 2024
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    @nadeesha nadeesha deleted the nadeesha/authentication-refactor-n5bv branch December 31, 2024 12:19
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    Here are some key observations to aid the review process:

    ⏱️ Estimated effort to review: 4 🔵🔵🔵🔵⚪
    🧪 No relevant tests
    🔒 Security concerns

    Authentication Implementation Issues:

    1. The token comparison uses direct string comparison (token === this.options.token) which is vulnerable to timing attacks. Should use a constant-time comparison function.
    2. Debug logs expose sensitive authentication details including token presence/absence which could aid attackers.
    3. Raw error messages are being returned to clients which could leak implementation details.
    4. No rate limiting implemented on authentication attempts which could enable brute force attacks.
    ⚡ Recommended focus areas for review

    Security Risk

    The token comparison is using direct string comparison which could be vulnerable to timing attacks. Consider using a constant-time comparison function.

    return token === this.options.token;
    Token Exposure

    Debug logging includes sensitive token information that could expose authentication details in logs. Consider removing or masking token logging.

    console.log(`[Inferable Adapter] Authentication status: hasToken=${hasToken}, token=${token ? 'provided' : 'not provided'}`);
    Error Handling

    Generic error messages are being logged and returned to the client, which could expose sensitive implementation details. Consider sanitizing error messages.

    console.error(`[Inferable Adapter] Error executing function:`, error);
    return new Response(JSON.stringify({ error: `Error occurred during execution: ${error}` }), {
      status: 400,
      headers: { "content-type": "application/json" },

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    Explore these optional code suggestions:

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    Security
    Validate authentication token to prevent security bypass through empty or whitespace-only tokens

    Add input validation for the token to ensure it's not an empty string or contains
    only whitespace. This prevents accidentally disabling authentication when a token is
    intended to be used.

    adapters/valtown-adapter/mod.ts [28-33]

     private isAuthenticated(token: string | null): boolean {
    -  if (!this.options.token) {
    +  if (!this.options.token?.trim()) {
         return true; // If no token is configured, authentication is disabled
       }
       return token === this.options.token;
     }
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    Suggestion importance[1-10]: 9

    Why: This is a critical security enhancement that prevents authentication bypass through empty or whitespace tokens, addressing a potential vulnerability in the token validation logic.

    9
    Prevent potential exposure of sensitive authentication data in logs

    Avoid logging sensitive authentication tokens in production logs, as this could
    expose security credentials. Remove or mask the token value in the log message.

    adapters/valtown-adapter/mod.ts [46]

    -console.log(`[Inferable Adapter] Authentication status: hasToken=${hasToken}, token=${token ? 'provided' : 'not provided'}`);
    +console.log(`[Inferable Adapter] Authentication status: hasToken=${hasToken}, tokenPresent=${!!token}`);
    • Apply this suggestion
    Suggestion importance[1-10]: 8

    Why: Important security improvement that prevents potential exposure of sensitive authentication tokens in logs, which could be a significant security risk in production environments.

    8
    General
    Include proper Content-Type headers in API responses for correct client interpretation

    Add proper Content-Type header to the response when returning function execution
    results to ensure correct interpretation by clients.

    adapters/valtown-adapter/mod.ts [117]

    -return new Response(JSON.stringify({ result }));
    +return new Response(JSON.stringify({ result }), {
    +  headers: { "content-type": "application/json" }
    +});
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    Suggestion importance[1-10]: 7

    Why: This is a good API design practice that ensures proper response handling by clients, maintaining consistency with other endpoints that already include the content-type header.

    7

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