Golang Snippet #08
This challenge covers the review of a snippet of code written in Golang
The Code Review Snippet challenge features a simple Golang snippet containing four functions, with a primary focus on the handler function. This function processes an HTTP request by extracting value and signature parameters from the URL query. If a signature is present but invalid, it returns a 403 error. However, if no signature is provided, the code processes the value without validation, introducing a security vulnerability.
In the accompanying video, it is explained that the main function maps the handler to the root path and listens on port 8080 without additional options, ideally, it should use TLS for secure communication. The primary issue discussed is the logical flaw in the handler function. It only checks the signature's validity if a signature is provided. If no signature is passed, the value is processed without validation, potentially allowing attackers to bypass the signature mechanism entirely.