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Introduce a time limit on new checks #126

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opened 2025-11-14 13:33:16 +00:00 by fkobi · 1 comment
fkobi commented 2025-11-14 13:33:16 +00:00
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Let's say that a repository can be only checked once per minute

Let's say that a repository can be only checked once per minute
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hl commented 2026-02-09 11:16:57 +00:00
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The current system is vulnerable to DDOS attacks, as requests are not tied to a session and are not throttled.

A solution could be assigning a temporary ID based on IP and requested data, and adding a cooldown where no response is sent.

The current system is vulnerable to DDOS attacks, as requests are not tied to a session and are not throttled. A solution could be assigning a temporary ID based on IP and requested data, and adding a cooldown where no response is sent.
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Reference: reuse/api#126