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security(#199): Apply authToken middleware to critical message endpoints#275

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Problem Statement

CRITICAL SECURITY: Missing Authentication on Critical Endpoints

Chat message endpoints (/store_message, /get_messages) lack authToken middleware, allowing unauthorized API access to sensitive message data.

Solution

Added authToken middleware to all critical chat endpoints:

  • /store_message: Requires authentication to POST messages
  • /get_messages: Requires authentication to GET messages

Security Benefits

  • Enforces JWT authentication on message operations
  • Prevents unauthorized message access
  • Complements WebSocket security fixes
  • Reduces attack surface

Files Changed

  • server/src/routes/chat.js: Added authToken middleware to message endpoints

Fixes #199

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- Apply authToken middleware to /store_message endpoint
- Apply authToken middleware to /get_messages endpoint
- Enforce authentication on all message operations
- Prevent unauthorized access to message data
- Reduce attack surface on state-modifying operations

Security Impact:
- Closes critical vulnerability on unprotected endpoints
- Requires valid JWT token for message operations
- Prevents unauthorized data access and manipulation
- Complements WebSocket security (chthonn#146)

Fixes chthonn#199
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Please add labels:

  • gssoc26 (GSSoC 2026 program)
  • type:security (security fix)
  • priority:critical (critical vulnerability)
  • api (API endpoints)

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Security: Implement missing authToken middleware on critical REST endpoints

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