MutualAidNZ/action-line

Authenticate Twilio and Dialogflow for incoming help requests

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#1 opened on Mar 25, 2020

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Description

We need to be sure that requests are coming from a trusted source, otherwise, our database could be interfered with.

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Implement Twilio request validation using the twilio library's validateRequest function and Dialogflow request validation by checking the 'AuthenticationKey' header against a stored secret. Ensure the secret is securely configured via environment variables.
Tech stack
javascriptnodejs
Domain
backendapisecurity
Issue type
Security
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
Half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Mostly clear
Prerequisites
Node.jsTwilioDialogflow
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60