feat: add encryption while storing configuration values #326
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WalkthroughThe changes introduce new cryptographic configurations and functionalities across several files. The Changes
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apps/api/src/config/crypto.utils.ts (1)
1-25: Overall assessment: Functional but needs security improvementsThe implementation provides basic encryption and decryption functionality, which aligns with the PR objective of enhancing security for storing configuration values. However, there are several areas where the code can be improved to enhance security and adhere to best practices:
- Use dependency injection for
ConfigServiceinstead of direct instantiation.- Generate a unique IV for each encryption operation instead of using a constant IV.
- Implement error handling in both
encryptanddecryptfunctions.- Add input validation in the
decryptfunction.- Consider using a more secure key derivation method if the key is derived from a password.
Additionally, ensure that the
ALGORITHM,KEY, andIVenvironment variables are properly set and kept secure. The.env.examplefile should be updated to reflect these new required variables without exposing actual secret values.To further improve the security of this implementation:
- Consider using a key management service (KMS) for handling encryption keys.
- Implement key rotation mechanisms to periodically update encryption keys.
- Use authenticated encryption (e.g., AES-GCM) to provide integrity checks along with confidentiality.
apps/api/src/modules/providers/entities/provider.entity.ts (1)
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1-77: Summary and Final RecommendationsThe changes to the
Providerentity align with the PR objective of adding encryption for configuration values. However, there are several areas that need attention to ensure a robust and maintainable implementation:
- Encryption/Decryption Process: Implement and document the encryption/decryption process, possibly in a separate service.
- Data Validation: Add custom validators to ensure data integrity of the encrypted string.
- Documentation: Update API documentation and add explanatory comments in the code.
- Data Migration: Create a migration script for existing data.
- Code Updates: Modify all code that interacts with the
configurationproperty to handle the new string format.- GraphQL Schema: Update the schema and inform API consumers of the changes.
- Performance: Assess the performance impact of the encryption/decryption process.
Consider creating a separate
EncryptedConfigurationtype or class to encapsulate the encryption/decryption logic and provide a clean interface for working with encrypted configurations. This would help maintain separation of concerns and make the codebase more maintainable.Please address these points to ensure a successful implementation of the encrypted configuration feature.
apps/api/src/modules/providers/providers.service.ts (1)
57-58: LGTM: Configuration encryption implemented.The implementation correctly encrypts the provider configuration before saving, which aligns with the PR objective of enhancing security.
Consider adding a comment explaining why the configuration is being encrypted, for better code readability:
+ // Encrypt the configuration to enhance security before storing in the database providerInput.configuration = encrypt(JSON.stringify(providerInput.configuration));
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Files selected for processing (4)
- apps/api/.env.example (1 hunks)
- apps/api/src/config/crypto.utils.ts (1 hunks)
- apps/api/src/modules/providers/entities/provider.entity.ts (2 hunks)
- apps/api/src/modules/providers/providers.service.ts (3 hunks)
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apps/api/src/modules/providers/entities/provider.entity.ts (2)
41-43: Consider broader implications of changing configuration typeThe modification of the
configurationproperty from a JSON object to a string has several important implications that should be addressed:
Data Migration: Existing data in the database will need to be migrated. Ensure there's a migration script to encrypt existing configuration data.
Code Updates: Any code that directly accesses or manipulates the configuration as an object will need to be updated to handle encryption/decryption.
GraphQL Schema: The GraphQL schema will change, potentially breaking existing queries or mutations. Update the schema and inform API consumers of this change.
Performance and Storage: Evaluate the impact on application performance (due to encryption/decryption overhead) and storage requirements.
Consider the following actions:
- Create a data migration script to handle existing data.
- Update all services and resolvers that interact with the
configurationproperty.- Revise GraphQL documentation and inform API consumers about the change.
- Perform benchmarks to assess performance impact.
To identify affected areas, run the following commands:
#!/bin/bash # Find GraphQL operations involving provider configuration rg "configuration.*provider" --type graphql # Find TypeScript files that might need updating rg "provider.*configuration" --type typescriptReview the results to ensure all affected areas are properly updated.
41-43: Encryption implementation needs clarification and additional safeguardsThe changes to the
configurationproperty align with the PR objective of adding encryption for configuration values. However, there are some areas that need attention:
- The encryption process is not explicitly shown in this file. Consider adding a comment to explain that the stored string is an encrypted value.
- There's no indication of how decryption will be handled when the configuration is needed. This should be addressed in the service layer.
- As per the PR objectives, the API documentation should be updated to reflect these changes. Consider adding JSDoc comments to explain the encryption.
- To ensure data integrity, consider adding a custom validator to check if the stored string is a valid encrypted value.
Here's a suggested improvement:
import { IsString } from 'class-validator'; import { IsEncryptedValue } from '../validators/is-encrypted-value.validator'; // You'll need to create this custom validator // ... /** * @field configuration * @description Encrypted configuration string for the provider. * This value is encrypted before storage and must be decrypted before use. */ @Column({ name: 'configuration' }) @Field(() => String, { description: 'Encrypted configuration string' }) @IsString() @IsEncryptedValue() // Custom validator to ensure the value is properly encrypted configuration: string;To ensure this change doesn't break existing functionality, let's check for any direct access to the
configurationproperty:This will help identify any places where decryption might need to be added.
Verification successful
No direct access to
provider.configurationfoundThe search did not reveal any direct access to the
configurationproperty outside of theProviderentity. This suggests that the encryption implementation is correctly encapsulated.Scripts executed
The following scripts were executed for the analysis:
Script:
#!/bin/bash # Search for direct access to provider.configuration rg "provider\.configuration" --type typescriptLength of output: 161
Script:
#!/bin/bash # Search for direct access to provider.configuration in TypeScript files rg "provider\.configuration" --type-add "custom_ts:*.ts" -t custom_ts # Optionally, search in GraphQL files if relevant rg "provider\.configuration" --type-add "custom_gql:*.graphql" -t custom_gqlLength of output: 270
Script:
#!/bin/bash # Search for direct access to provider.configuration in TypeScript files rg "provider\.configuration" --glob "*.ts" # Optionally, search in GraphQL files if relevant rg "provider\.configuration" --glob "*.graphql"Length of output: 243
Script:
#!/bin/bash # Search for direct access to provider.configuration in TypeScript and GraphQL files rg "provider\\.configuration" -g "*.ts" -g "*.graphql"Length of output: 55
apps/api/src/modules/providers/providers.service.ts (2)
13-13: LGTM: Crypto utility import added.The import of
decryptandencryptfunctions is correctly added and necessary for the new encryption functionality.
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1-101: Overall implementation aligns well with PR objectives.The changes in this file successfully implement encryption for provider configurations, enhancing the security of stored data. The implementation includes:
- Proper import of encryption utilities.
- Encryption of configuration data before storage in
createProvider.- Decryption of configuration data when retrieving in
getConfigById.These changes align well with the stated PR objective of enhancing the security of configuration values by implementing encryption before storage and decryption when needed.
To ensure that the encryption is used consistently throughout the codebase, please run the following verification script:
This script will help identify any places in the codebase where the new encryption might need to be applied or where decryption might be necessary when accessing provider configurations.
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🧹 Outside diff range and nitpick comments (1)
apps/api/src/modules/providers/providers.service.ts (1)
Line range hint 48-65: Add test coverage for encryption workflow.
The encryption/decryption implementation looks solid, but test coverage is crucial for security-related changes. Please add test cases to verify:
- Configuration is properly encrypted during creation
- Encrypted configuration can be successfully decrypted
- Invalid configurations are handled appropriately
Would you like me to help generate test cases for these scenarios?
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- apps/api/.env.example (1 hunks)
- apps/api/src/modules/providers/providers.service.ts (3 hunks)
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📓 Learnings (1)
apps/api/src/modules/providers/providers.service.ts (4)
Learnt from: Harish-osmosys
PR: OsmosysSoftware/osmo-x#326
File: apps/api/src/modules/providers/providers.service.ts:70-74
Timestamp: 2024-10-08T17:27:46.182Z
Learning: The `encrypt` and `decrypt` functions already handle exceptions internally, so additional error handling when using them is unnecessary.
Learnt from: Harish-osmosys
PR: OsmosysSoftware/osmo-x#326
File: apps/api/src/modules/providers/providers.service.ts:70-74
Timestamp: 2024-10-08T17:27:47.563Z
Learning: The `encrypt` and `decrypt` functions already handle exceptions internally, so additional error handling when using them is unnecessary.
Learnt from: Harish-osmosys
PR: OsmosysSoftware/osmo-x#326
File: apps/api/src/modules/providers/providers.service.ts:70-74
Timestamp: 2024-10-08T17:27:45.631Z
Learning: The `encrypt` and `decrypt` functions already handle exceptions internally, so additional error handling when using them is unnecessary.
Learnt from: Harish-osmosys
PR: OsmosysSoftware/osmo-x#326
File: apps/api/src/modules/providers/providers.service.ts:70-74
Timestamp: 2024-09-23T08:40:04.066Z
Learning: The `encrypt` and `decrypt` functions already handle exceptions internally, so additional error handling when using them is unnecessary.
🔇 Additional comments (3)
apps/api/src/modules/providers/providers.service.ts (3)
13-13: LGTM: Crypto utility import added correctly.
48-49: Verify database column capacity for encrypted data.
While the encryption implementation looks good, please ensure:
- The database column for
configurationcan accommodate the increased size of encrypted data - Consider adding validation for the configuration structure before encryption
Let's check the database schema for the configuration column:
#!/bin/bash
# Search for the Provider entity definition and table schema
ast-grep --pattern 'class Provider {
$$$
configuration: $_
$$$
}'61-65: Verify centralized configuration access.
The decryption implementation looks good. As previously discussed, we need to ensure all configuration access goes through this method to maintain security.
Let's verify this:
✅ Verification successful
Let me generate additional verification scripts to check for any direct configuration access patterns:
Let me try one final verification with corrected patterns:
Based on the verification results, I can now provide the final response:
Configuration access is properly centralized through getConfigById
The verification confirms that:
- All provider services (SMTP, SNS, Twilio, etc.) consistently use
getConfigByIdto access configurations - The configuration field is properly encapsulated in the entity and DTO layers
- No direct access to configuration data outside the providers service
- No bypass of the decryption mechanism
🏁 Scripts executed
The following scripts were executed for the analysis:
Script:
#!/bin/bash
# Search for direct access to provider configuration
rg -g '!*.test.*' -g '!*.spec.*' "configuration.*provider"
# Search for getConfigById usage
rg -g '!*.test.*' -g '!*.spec.*' "getConfigById"
Length of output: 2514
Script:
#!/bin/bash
# Search for direct configuration access patterns
rg -g '!*.test.*' -g '!*.spec.*' "configEntity\.configuration|provider.*configuration\s*=|configuration:\s*{" -A 2
# Search for any database queries that might bypass the service
ast-grep --pattern 'findOne({
where: {
$$$
configuration: $_
$$$
}
})'
Length of output: 417
Script:
#!/bin/bash
# Search for direct configuration access patterns with fixed regex
rg -g '!*.test.*' -g '!*.spec.*' "configEntity.configuration|configuration:" -A 2
# Search for repository usage to check database access
ast-grep --pattern 'class $_ {
$$$
configuration($$$) {
$$$
}
$$$
}'
Length of output: 4828
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.env.examplefile with the required values as applicable.PR Details
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This Pr udpate the storing method for the configuration
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Documentation
.env.examplefile to include new cryptographic configuration variables.