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[PLA-1714] Add refresh csrf token #90

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Description

  • Made reloadCsrf method in ApiService public and enhanced its implementation to fetch and parse CSRF token.
  • Integrated CSRF token refresh in login, logout, and account deletion flows to enhance security.
  • This ensures that the CSRF token is refreshed at critical points, improving the application's security posture.

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Relevant files
Enhancement
Settings.vue
Integrate CSRF Token Refresh in Settings Page                       

resources/js/components/pages/Settings.vue

  • Imported ApiService from ~/api.
  • Added a call to ApiService.reloadCsrf() after clearing login
    information in the deleteAccount function.
  • +2/-0     
    index.ts
    Enhance CSRF Token Reloading Mechanism                                     

    resources/js/api/index.ts

  • Changed reloadCsrf method from protected to public to allow access
    from other components.
  • Added logic to fetch and parse CSRF token from the document meta tag.
  • +1/-1     
    index.ts
    Refresh CSRF Token on Login and Logout                                     

    resources/js/store/index.ts

  • Added a call to ApiService.reloadCsrf() after login and logout
    processes to refresh CSRF token.
  • +2/-0     

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    @enjinabner enjinabner added the enhancement New feature or request label Apr 10, 2024
    @enjinabner enjinabner self-assigned this Apr 10, 2024
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    ⏱️ Estimated effort to review [1-5]

    2, because the changes are straightforward and localized to specific areas in the codebase, involving security enhancements through CSRF token refresh mechanisms. The modifications are made in a few files and the logic is not complex, but it's crucial to ensure that the CSRF token handling is done correctly to avoid introducing security vulnerabilities.

    🧪 Relevant tests

    No

    🔍 Possible issues

    Possible Bug: The reloadCsrf method relies on parsing the CSRF token from the HTML document. If the HTML structure changes or if the CSRF token is not present in the expected meta tag, this method could fail to retrieve the token, potentially breaking the CSRF protection mechanism.

    🔒 Security concerns

    No

    Code feedback:
    relevant fileresources/js/api/index.ts
    suggestion      

    Consider implementing error handling for the reloadCsrf method. Since it performs an HTTP request and parses the response, there's a potential for runtime errors (e.g., network issues, unexpected response structure). Adding try-catch blocks or checking the response's status code before parsing could improve robustness. [important]

    relevant linestatic async reloadCsrf() {

    relevant fileresources/js/components/pages/Settings.vue
    suggestion      

    Ensure that the UI reflects the state where the CSRF token is being reloaded. For instance, disabling form submissions or showing a loading indicator during the reloadCsrf call in the deleteAccount function could enhance user experience and prevent duplicate submissions. [medium]

    relevant lineawait ApiService.reloadCsrf();

    relevant fileresources/js/store/index.ts
    suggestion      

    After calling ApiService.reloadCsrf() in the logout method, consider verifying if the CSRF token was successfully refreshed before proceeding with further actions. This could be done by checking the return value of reloadCsrf or catching any potential errors thrown by it. [important]

    relevant lineawait ApiService.reloadCsrf();


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    Enhancement
    Add error handling to the reloadCsrf method to manage fetch failures or missing CSRF tokens.

    Consider implementing error handling for the reloadCsrf method. In its current state, if
    the fetch request fails or the CSRF token is not found in the HTML, it could lead to
    unhandled exceptions. You could catch potential errors and either retry the request, log
    the error, or provide a fallback mechanism.

    resources/js/api/index.ts [7-10]

     static async reloadCsrf() {
    -    return (await fetch('/')).text().then((html) => {
    +    try {
    +        const response = await fetch('/');
    +        const html = await response.text();
             const document = new DOMParser().parseFromString(html, 'text/html');
             const token = document.querySelector('meta[name=csrf-token]')?.getAttribute('content');
    +        if (!token) {
    +            throw new Error('CSRF token not found');
    +        }
    +        // Proceed to use the token
    +    } catch (error) {
    +        console.error('Failed to reload CSRF token:', error);
    +        // Implement fallback logic here
    +    }
    +}
     
    Improve user feedback or redirection after account deletion.

    Ensure that the user is properly informed or redirected after the account deletion process
    completes. After calling ApiService.reloadCsrf(), consider adding UI feedback or
    navigation to a different page to improve user experience.

    resources/js/components/pages/Settings.vue [117-120]

     const deleteAccount = async () => {
         await AuthApi.deleteAccount();
         appStore.clearLogin();
         await ApiService.reloadCsrf();
    +    // Example: Redirect to login page or show a success message
    +    router.push('/login');
    +    snackbar.show('Account successfully deleted.');
     };
     
    Performance
    Make ApiService.reloadCsrf() call non-blocking if subsequent actions do not depend on it.

    Consider the implications of calling ApiService.reloadCsrf() synchronously with await
    inside the Vuex actions. This could potentially block the UI or other asynchronous
    operations. If reloading the CSRF token does not need to be awaited (for instance, if
    subsequent actions do not depend on it), you could remove await to make the call
    non-blocking.

    resources/js/store/index.ts [192]

    -await ApiService.reloadCsrf();
    +ApiService.reloadCsrf(); // Remove await if the operation can be non-blocking
     
    Security
    Verify fetch response status before parsing HTML in reloadCsrf.

    To enhance security and reliability, consider verifying the response status of the fetch
    request inside reloadCsrf. Ensure that the request successfully returns a 200 OK status
    before attempting to parse the HTML. This can prevent parsing invalid or unexpected
    responses.

    resources/js/api/index.ts [7-10]

    -return (await fetch('/')).text().then((html) => {
    +const response = await fetch('/');
    +if (response.ok) {
    +    const html = await response.text();
         const document = new DOMParser().parseFromString(html, 'text/html');
         const token = document.querySelector('meta[name=csrf-token]')?.getAttribute('content');
    +    // Proceed to use the token
    +} else {
    +    throw new Error(`Failed to reload CSRF token: ${response.statusText}`);
    +}
     
    Best practice
    Ensure consistent use of ApiService.reloadCsrf() across components.

    After importing ApiService, ensure that it is used consistently across all components and
    pages where CSRF token reloading might be necessary. This helps maintain consistency and
    reduces the risk of CSRF vulnerabilities by ensuring the token is always up-to-date.

    resources/js/components/pages/Settings.vue [91]

    -import { ApiService } from '~/api';
    +// No code change, but ensure consistent use of ApiService.reloadCsrf() where needed.
     

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    @enjinabner enjinabner merged commit da7315b into master Apr 10, 2024
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    @enjinabner enjinabner deleted the update/pla-1714/refresh-csrf-token branch April 10, 2024 09:19
    v16Studios pushed a commit that referenced this pull request Apr 10, 2024
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