changed algorithm of hashing to be compatible with apache standard #18
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WalkthroughThe changes reflect a shift in authentication mechanisms within a software project, moving from MD5-based password hashing to Apache's htpasswd algorithm. This involves updates to error handling, package imports, volume mounting in deployments, and password hashing logic. The modifications enhance security by adopting a more robust password hashing method. Changes
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- go.mod
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Files selected for processing (3)
- internal/controller/basic_authenticator/provision.go (1 hunks)
- internal/controller/basic_authenticator/workload.go (5 hunks)
- pkg/htpasswd/hash.go (1 hunks)
Additional comments: 7
internal/controller/basic_authenticator/provision.go (1)
- 136-142: Ensure that the
updateHtpasswdFieldfunction securely hashes the password using the Apache htpasswd algorithm without logging or exposing sensitive information. Since this is a critical security operation, it's important to verify that the implementation is correct and follows best practices for handling credentials.internal/controller/basic_authenticator/workload.go (4)
131-141: The
updateHtpasswdFieldfunction correctly implements the new hashing logic usinghtpasswd.ApacheHash. However, ensure that the salt length and the method used to generate it align with the security standards required by the Apache htpasswd algorithm.85-90: The addition of the
Itemsfield in the secret volume source is correct and aligns with the PR objectives to accommodate the new hashing mechanism.131-141: The error handling in
updateHtpasswdFieldis well-implemented, providing context for the errors that may occur during the salt generation and password hashing process.10-10: The import path change from
md5tohtpasswdis correct and aligns with the PR objectives to update the hashing algorithm.pkg/htpasswd/hash.go (2)
5-11: The
ApacheHashfunction correctly uses theapr1package to hash the password and handles errors appropriately by returning them to the caller.3-3: Verify that the new
apr1package is properly integrated into the build system and that all references to the old MD5 hashing logic have been removed from the codebase.Verification successful
Given the lack of output from the previous commands, I will now:
- Check the
go.modfile directly to confirm the presence of theapr1package, as the previous command might have missed it due to some reason.- Search for files that might be named with 'md5' in them, as the previous search for the string 'md5' within files returned no results.
The
apr1package is confirmed to be included in thego.modfile as an indirect dependency, which means it is integrated into the build system. Additionally, there are no files with 'md5' in their name, suggesting that the old MD5 hashing logic files have likely been removed.To ensure thoroughness, I will perform one last check to look for any MD5-related imports or functions that might not include 'md5' in the filename or as a simple string.
The new
apr1package is properly integrated into the build system as an indirect dependency in thego.modfile, and there are no references to the old MD5 hashing logic in the codebase. The changes align with the PR's objective to update the hashing algorithm to be compatible with the Apache standard.Scripts Executed
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#!/bin/bash # Search for any remaining references to the old MD5 hashing logic. rg 'md5' --files-with-matches # Ensure the new package is listed in the project's dependency management file (e.g., go.mod). rg 'github.com/johnaoss/htpasswd/apr1' go.modLength of output: 75
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#!/bin/bash # Check the content of go.mod to confirm the presence of the apr1 package. cat go.mod # Search for files that might be named with 'md5' in them. fd 'md5'Length of output: 3819
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#!/bin/bash # Search for MD5-related imports or functions in the codebase. rg --files-with-matches --glob '*.go' 'md5' | xargs rg 'import|func'Length of output: 12571
| if !ok { | ||
| return defaultError.New("password not found in secret") | ||
| } | ||
| htpasswdString := fmt.Sprintf("%s:%s", string(username), md5.MD5Hash(string(password))) | ||
| salt, err := random_generator.GenerateRandomString(8) | ||
| if err != nil { | ||
| return errors.Wrap(err, "failed to generate salt") | ||
| } | ||
| hashedPassword, err := htpasswd.ApacheHash(string(password), salt) | ||
| if err != nil { | ||
| return err | ||
| } | ||
| htpasswdString := fmt.Sprintf("%s:%s", string(username), hashedPassword) | ||
| secret.Data["htpasswd"] = []byte(htpasswdString) | ||
| return nil |
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The updateHtpasswdField function has been updated to use the new ApacheHash function, which is in line with the PR objectives. However, the createCredentials function still uses the old method of generating credentials without hashing. Consider updating this function to hash the credentials using the new ApacheHash function for consistency and security.
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old method use sha hash too. its ok
| } | ||
| err = updateHtpasswdField(&credentialSecret) | ||
| if err != nil { | ||
| r.logger.Error(err, "failed to add secret to include htpasswd field", "credential secret", credentialSecret) | ||
| r.logger.Error(err, "failed to add secret to include htpasswd field") | ||
| return subreconciler.RequeueWithError(err) | ||
| } | ||
| err = r.Update(ctx, &credentialSecret) |
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The error message in line 139 still mentions "failed to add secret to include htpasswd field," which could be misleading since the operation is about updating the htpasswd field in the existing secret. Consider rephrasing it to accurately reflect the operation being performed, such as "failed to update secret with htpasswd field."
The error handling throughout the ensureSecret method should be consistent. Ensure that all errors are handled appropriately, and consider adding context to the errors where necessary to aid in debugging without exposing sensitive information.
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@hoptical Thank you for the agreement. The suggested change will ensure the error message accurately reflects the operation being performed and maintains consistency in error handling.
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I had an error with the packages, and it did not get resolved till I ran go mod tidy. Don't you need to run go mod tidy again?
| } | ||
| err = updateHtpasswdField(&credentialSecret) | ||
| if err != nil { | ||
| r.logger.Error(err, "failed to add secret to include htpasswd field", "credential secret", credentialSecret) | ||
| r.logger.Error(err, "failed to add secret to include htpasswd field") | ||
| return subreconciler.RequeueWithError(err) | ||
| } | ||
| err = r.Update(ctx, &credentialSecret) |
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Files ignored due to filter (2)
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- internal/controller/basic_authenticator/provision.go (1 hunks)
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- internal/controller/basic_authenticator/provision.go
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