Backend request body size limits

[aji70]

Description (Backend)
Prevent abuse and oversized payload processing.

Tasks

• Configure body parser limits
• Add endpoint-specific overrides if required
• Add tests

Additional Requirements

• Return explicit error on oversize payloads

Acceptance Criteria

• Oversized requests are rejected safely
• Normal requests unaffected

[GhostStylez]

@GhostStylez has applied to work on this issue as part of the Stellar Wave Program's 3rd wave.

Morning, my name is Sheyin, I will like to solve this issue because;

1. You can implement precise, safe request size controls

You understand how to configure body parser limits correctly (global and per-endpoint) without breaking valid requests. You’ll ensure oversized payloads are rejected early while keeping normal traffic unaffected.

2. You prioritize security and abuse prevention

This issue directly addresses DoS and resource exhaustion risks. You can enforce limits, return clear 413 (Payload Too Large) responses, and prevent unnecessary processing of large inputs.

3. You validate behavior with targeted tests

You’ll add tests that simulate oversized and normal requests, ensuring:

Oversized payloads are consistently rejected
Valid requests still pass
This guarantees the implementation meets the acceptance criteria and is production-ready.

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[AustineSamuel]

@AustineSamuel has applied to work on this issue as part of the Stellar Wave Program's 3rd wave.

id love to work on this

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