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Add security audit for NIP-29 admin access controls #nip29 #412

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Problem

The primary security concern for a NIP-29 client is ensuring that admin-restricted actions are properly gated. While the NIP-42 implementation appears solid, we need to verify that admin UI components properly check permissions.

Security Concerns

  • Admin actions available to non-admin users
  • Insufficient permission checking in UI
  • Potential for privilege escalation
  • Group access control bypass

Areas to Audit

  • Admin UI component access controls
  • Permission checking before admin actions
  • Event validation for admin operations
  • Role-based access control implementation
  • NIP-42 authentication security

Security Requirements

  • Only group admins can access admin functions
  • Proper role verification before UI display
  • Server-side validation (relay enforced)
  • Secure event signing and publishing
  • Protection against common attack vectors

Acceptance Criteria

  • Security audit completed
  • Permission checks verified
  • Admin UI properly gated
  • Security best practices documented
  • Penetration testing for group access

Related

This depends on the admin UI components being implemented first (issue #404).

Tags: #nip29

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