ipfs/kubo

gateway: feature request: ability to disable directory listings

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#9,645 opened on Feb 10, 2023

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Description

tldr; I would like one more option to support blocking listing directory contents

Checklist

  • My issue is specific & actionable.
  • I am not suggesting a protocol enhancement.
  • I have searched on the issue tracker for my issue.

Description

https://ipfs.io/ipfs/Qmd148AbtEZKR4KCUZiNGDURTxCwSa13adLKkjdmyWPMt9 【let him redirect】 https://ipfs.io/ipfs/Qmd148AbtEZKR4KCUZiNGDURTxCwSa13adLKkjdmyWPMt9/VCG211be3c9c31.jpg 【OK】 https://ipfs.io/ipfs/QmcBpxUZMbD5iwNA8w2dj8QBWvTdAXwNDHbZ74ffqGtNHh 　【OK】

Because certain scenarios have relatively strict security requirements, directory traversal caused by direct get access is considered a security issue. Therefore, it is recommended to directly redirect to the specified page when accessing indirect data resources, instead of directly using the form of directory traversal, or Add a parameter directly in the configuration file to achieve.

Contributor guide

Tech stack
go
Domain
backendsecurity
Issue type
feature
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.
blocked
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Go programmingIPFS gateway concepts
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
35
Research direction
First, review the gateway configuration code in the kubo repository (e.g., config/defaults.go, config/gateway.go) to understand how options are added. Then, examine the gateway handler that serves directory listings (likely in the 'gateway' or 'core' packages). Look for existing comments or linked pull requests that discuss disabling directory listings. Finally, check the assignee's activity on the issue to determine if they have started work or have specifications.