Feature: 2FA Code Generation and Validation #295

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opened 2024-08-20 01:35:37 +00:00 by jamie · 1 comment

jamie commented

2024-08-20 01:35:37 +00:00

(Migrated from git.hazaar.io)

Problem Statement

Hazaar MVC currently does not support native Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) code generation and validation, which is essential for enhancing security in modern web applications. To improve security and provide additional protection for user accounts, 2FA code generation and validation should be implemented directly within Hazaar MVC, without relying on external libraries.

Who will benefit?

Developers using Hazaar MVC who need to implement 2FA in their applications will benefit from having a native solution. This will provide a more secure and integrated approach to authentication without the need for third-party dependencies.

Benefits and risks

Benefits

Enhances security by adding a native 2FA feature to Hazaar MVC, reducing reliance on passwords alone.
Provides a fully integrated and self-contained 2FA solution within the framework.
Allows for greater control over the implementation, customization, and security of the 2FA process.

Risks

Development complexity in implementing 2FA algorithms from scratch, such as TOTP (Time-Based One-Time Password) and HOTP (HMAC-Based One-Time Password).
Potential for errors in the implementation, which could impact the security of the 2FA process.
Need to ensure that the solution is thoroughly tested and complies with industry standards for 2FA.

Proposed solution

2FA Code Generation:
- Implement the TOTP and/or HOTP algorithms within Hazaar MVC to generate 2FA codes.
- Use a secure method to generate and store shared secrets for each user.
- Implement logic to generate time-based or counter-based one-time passwords based on the shared secret and current time/counter value.
2FA Code Validation:
- Create a validation mechanism that checks the user-provided 2FA code against the expected code generated by the TOTP/HOTP algorithm.
- Implement support for a configurable time window or counter offset to account for potential clock drift or timing issues.
Integration with Authentication Flow:
- Integrate 2FA into the existing authentication flow in Hazaar MVC, allowing for an additional step after the password is verified.
- Provide configuration options to enable or disable 2FA on a per-user basis.
Testing and Optimization:
- Thoroughly test the 2FA implementation to ensure that it functions correctly and securely.
- Optimize the code generation and validation process for performance, especially in high-traffic environments.

Examples

N/A

Priority/Severity

High (This will bring a huge increase in performance/productivity/usability/legislative cover)
Medium (This will bring a good increase in performance/productivity/usability)
Low (anything else e.g., trivial, minor improvements)

## Problem Statement Hazaar MVC currently does not support native Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) code generation and validation, which is essential for enhancing security in modern web applications. To improve security and provide additional protection for user accounts, 2FA code generation and validation should be implemented directly within Hazaar MVC, without relying on external libraries. ## Who will benefit? Developers using Hazaar MVC who need to implement 2FA in their applications will benefit from having a native solution. This will provide a more secure and integrated approach to authentication without the need for third-party dependencies. ## Benefits and risks ### Benefits - Enhances security by adding a native 2FA feature to Hazaar MVC, reducing reliance on passwords alone. - Provides a fully integrated and self-contained 2FA solution within the framework. - Allows for greater control over the implementation, customization, and security of the 2FA process. ### Risks - Development complexity in implementing 2FA algorithms from scratch, such as TOTP (Time-Based One-Time Password) and HOTP (HMAC-Based One-Time Password). - Potential for errors in the implementation, which could impact the security of the 2FA process. - Need to ensure that the solution is thoroughly tested and complies with industry standards for 2FA. ## Proposed solution 1. **2FA Code Generation:** - Implement the TOTP and/or HOTP algorithms within Hazaar MVC to generate 2FA codes. - Use a secure method to generate and store shared secrets for each user. - Implement logic to generate time-based or counter-based one-time passwords based on the shared secret and current time/counter value. 2. **2FA Code Validation:** - Create a validation mechanism that checks the user-provided 2FA code against the expected code generated by the TOTP/HOTP algorithm. - Implement support for a configurable time window or counter offset to account for potential clock drift or timing issues. 3. **Integration with Authentication Flow:** - Integrate 2FA into the existing authentication flow in Hazaar MVC, allowing for an additional step after the password is verified. - Provide configuration options to enable or disable 2FA on a per-user basis. 4. **Testing and Optimization:** - Thoroughly test the 2FA implementation to ensure that it functions correctly and securely. - Optimize the code generation and validation process for performance, especially in high-traffic environments. ## Examples N/A ## Priority/Severity - [x] High (This will bring a huge increase in performance/productivity/usability/legislative cover) - [ ] Medium (This will bring a good increase in performance/productivity/usability) - [ ] Low (anything else e.g., trivial, minor improvements)

jamie commented

2024-08-20 01:35:38 +00:00

(Migrated from git.hazaar.io)

assigned to @jamie