Refactor Public Access Control

[sshivaditya2019]

I realize that contributors cant add labels unless there is an issue template that allows them to create an issue and select labels when creating issues, but this is an unusual scenario that projects need to go out of their way for.

Remove all references to publicAccessControl.setLabel Refactor publicAccessControl to only be a boolean called: fundContributorClosedIssue, default is false. https://github.com/ubiquity-os-marketplace/assistive-pricing/blob/9984131a66eb9167dd0f60147a99e41ae382c43b/src/types/plugin-input.ts#L23-L29

Note The reason why fundContributorClosedIssue exists is because if:

an outside party files an issue we fund it self assign Then they can mark the issue closed as completed using the GitHub UI (because they created the issue) which makes an easy attack vector.

[sshivaditya2019]

@ubosshivaditya I want to get started on this issue, can you explain what steps I should take ?

[test-app-ubo[bot]]

To get started on issue #136, you need to remove all references to publicAccessControl.setLabel in the code. Refactor publicAccessControl to a boolean named fundContributorClosedIssue, with a default value of false. This change is detailed in the provided code snippet:

https://github.com/ubiquity-os-marketplace/assistive-pricing/blob/9984131a66eb9167dd0f60147a99e41ae382c43b/src/types/plugin-input.ts#L23-L29

The existing fundContributorClosedIssue boolean is crucial because if an external party creates an issue, it's funded, and then self-assigned, they can close the issue using the GitHub UI, which creates a security vulnerability.

[sshivaditya2019]

Model Changed to O1-mini

[sshivaditya2019]

@ubosshivaditya I want to get started on this issue, can you explain what steps I should take ?

[test-app-ubo[bot]]

Sure, I can help you get started on Issue #136. Here are the steps you should follow:

1. Clone the Repository and Create a Branch

   If you haven't already, clone the repository and create a new branch for your work:

   git clone https://github.com/ubiquity-os-marketplace/assistive-pricing.git
   cd assistive-pricing
   git checkout -b issue-136-refactor-publicAccessControl

2. Remove All References to publicAccessControl.setLabel

   Search for all instances of publicAccessControl.setLabel in the codebase and remove them. You can use the following command to locate these references:

   grep -r "publicAccessControl.setLabel" ./src

   Once identified, remove or comment out these lines to eliminate the references.

3. Refactor publicAccessControl to fundContributorClosedIssue

   Navigate to the specified file and update the publicAccessControl as follows:

   • File: plugin-input.ts

   • Change publicAccessControl to a Boolean:

     // Before
     publicAccessControl: {
     setLabel: (label: string) => void;
     // other properties...
     };
     
     // After
     fundContributorClosedIssue: boolean = false;

4. Update Related Logic

   Ensure that any logic depending on publicAccessControl is updated to utilize the new fundContributorClosedIssue boolean. This may involve:

   • Updating conditional statements.
   • Modifying function calls that previously used publicAccessControl.setLabel.

   For example:

   // Before
   if (publicAccessControl.setLabel) {
    publicAccessControl.setLabel('closed');
   }
   
   // After
   if (fundContributorClosedIssue) {
    // Handle the scenario when fundContributorClosedIssue is true
   }

5. Test Your Changes

   After making the refactoring changes, ensure that the application still behaves as expected by running the existing tests:

   npm install
   npm test

   Address any issues or test failures that arise to ensure stability.

6. Commit and Push Your Changes

   Once you've verified that your changes work correctly, commit and push them to your branch:

   git add .
   git commit -m "Refactor publicAccessControl to fundContributorClosedIssue boolean and remove setLabel references"
   git push origin issue-136-refactor-publicAccessControl

7. Create a Pull Request

   Go to the assistive-pricing repository on GitHub and create a pull request from your issue-136-refactor-publicAccessControl branch to the main branch. In your pull request, include:

   • A clear description of the changes made.
   • Reference to Issue #136.
   • Any relevant notes or considerations based on your modifications.

8. Notify the Team

   After creating the pull request, you might want to add a comment or notify team members to review your changes:

   @team, I've completed the refactoring for Issue #136. Please review the pull request when you have a moment. Let me know if there are any further adjustments needed. Thank you!

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Notes:

• Understanding the Context: The primary goal is to simplify the publicAccessControl by converting it into a boolean flag (fundContributorClosedIssue). This change aims to address the issue where contributors could potentially close issues they funded, which poses a security risk.

• Ensuring Security: By refactoring to a boolean, you reduce the attack surface and make the logic more straightforward, minimizing the chances of unauthorized issue closures.

• Maintaining Code Quality: Ensure that all references to the old publicAccessControl.setLabel are thoroughly removed to prevent any residual issues or bugs.

Feel free to reach out if you encounter any challenges or need further assistance as you work on this issue!

[sshivaditya]

@ubosshivaditya publicAccessControl.setLabel is set to true is that right ?

[test-app-ubo[bot]]

Hi @sshivaditya2019,

You're correct that publicAccessControl.setLabel is currently set to true. However, according to Issue #136, we need to remove all references to publicAccessControl.setLabel. Instead, we should refactor publicAccessControl to use a boolean named fundContributorClosedIssue, which defaults to false.

Please update the codebase accordingly by removing publicAccessControl.setLabel and implementing fundContributorClosedIssue. You can refer to the plugin-input.ts file for the specific lines that need modification.

Let me know if you need any further assistance!