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Security: Add rate limiting to auth endpoints #13

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opened 2026-02-17 16:49:18 +00:00 by santhoshj · 0 comments
santhoshj commented 2026-02-17 16:49:18 +00:00
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Summary

The login and register endpoints don't have rate limiting, making them vulnerable to brute force attacks.

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  • backend/app/Http/Controllers/Api/V1/AuthController.php:13
  • backend/app/Http/Controllers/Api/V1/AuthController.php:35

Acceptance Criteria

  • Add Laravel throttle middleware to auth routes
  • Limit to 5 attempts per minute for login
  • Limit to 3 attempts per minute for register

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  • Security review finding
## Summary The login and register endpoints don't have rate limiting, making them vulnerable to brute force attacks. ## Location - `backend/app/Http/Controllers/Api/V1/AuthController.php:13` - `backend/app/Http/Controllers/Api/V1/AuthController.php:35` ## Acceptance Criteria - [ ] Add Laravel throttle middleware to auth routes - [ ] Limit to 5 attempts per minute for login - [ ] Limit to 3 attempts per minute for register ## Related - Security review finding
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