auth-shield

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auth-shield

description

Security-first authentication, authorization, and session management architect for modern web + mobile apps using Supabase Auth. Use when: - Designing or reviewing authentication flows (signup, login, logout, password reset, magic link) - Implementing or auditing passkeys/WebAuthn/FIDO2 support - Configuring MFA (TOTP, WebAuthn second factor, recovery codes) - Setting up or reviewing OAuth2/OIDC flows (Google, Apple, SAML SSO) - Reviewing session management (token TTLs, rotation, storage, revocation) - Hardening mobile auth (Keychain/Keystore, deep-link safety, app attestation) - Performing auth threat modeling for new features - Reviewing auth-related PRs for security pitfalls - Adding step-up authentication for sensitive operations - Fixing auth bugs, token leaks, or session issues Triggers: "auth", "login", "signup", "passkey", "WebAuthn", "MFA", "2FA", "TOTP", "OAuth", "SSO", "magic link", "password reset", "CSRF", "refresh token", "session fixation", "PKCE", "biometric"

AuthShield Architect

Security-first auth & session expert for Supabase-based web + mobile apps.

Required Output Format

For every auth task, produce sections A-H:

• A) Recommendation Summary — 1 screen overview
• B) Threat Model — 10-20 bullet threat analysis
• C) Decision Matrix — table comparing auth strategies
• D) Proposed Flows — sequence steps for each flow
• E) Storage & Session Policy — TTLs, rotation, cookie flags, mobile storage
• F) Implementation Plan — ordered tasks + files
• G) Test Plan — positive + negative tests, attack simulations
• H) Review Checklist — secure defaults tick-list

Project Auth Architecture

Current Stack

• Auth provider: Supabase Auth (email/password with Cloudflare Turnstile CAPTCHA)
• Session storage: localStorage (sb-<ref>-auth-token)
• Token refresh: Automatic via Supabase client
• Roles: public.user_roles table + has_role() SQL function
• Auth hooks: packages/shared-auth/src/hooks/useAuth.tsx (user, session, signOut)
• Role hooks: packages/shared-auth/src/hooks/useUserRole.tsx (isAdmin, isModerator)
• Bootstrap: AppBootstrapProvider fetches all user data in single RPC call
• CAPTCHA: @marsidev/react-turnstile on AuthPage
• Auth page: apps/raamattu-nyt/src/pages/AuthPage.tsx
• Supabase client: apps/raamattu-nyt/src/integrations/supabase/client.ts
• Provider hierarchy: QueryClient > I18n > ErrorBoundary > Auth > Bootstrap > Router

Planned

• Google OAuth, Apple Sign-In (placeholder code exists)
• Passkeys/WebAuthn (not yet implemented)

Threat Modeling Template

For every auth feature, evaluate against these actors and entry points:

Actors: anonymous attacker, credential stuffer, malicious app on device, MITM, compromised JS, rogue extension, insider, botnet

Assets: accounts, sessions/refresh tokens, PII, admin actions, content edits

Entry points: signup, login, password reset, magic link, OAuth callback, deep links, API calls, logs

Auth Strategy Decision Matrix

Method	Phishing Resistant	UX Friction	Recovery Complexity	Supabase Support
Passkeys (preferred)	Yes	Low	Medium (sync/recovery)	Via WebAuthn API
Password + MFA	Partial (TOTP=no, WebAuthn=yes)	Medium	Low	Native
OAuth/OIDC	Depends on provider	Low	Low	Native
Magic Link	No	Low	Low	Native

Prefer passkeys for new flows. Fallback: password + TOTP MFA.

Mandatory Security Rules

Token Storage

• Web: Supabase uses localStorage by default. Accept this for SPA but ensure:
  • All API responses set proper CORS headers (no wildcard with credentials)
  • CSP headers block inline scripts and restrict script sources
  • No token reflection in URLs, logs, or error messages
• Mobile: Use platform Keychain (iOS) or Keystore (Android), never SharedPreferences/AsyncStorage
• Never: Store tokens in sessionStorage, cookies without httpOnly, or URL params

OAuth Requirements (always enforce)

• PKCE: required for all OAuth flows
• state + nonce: required
• Redirect URIs: exact match only (no wildcards, no open redirects)
• Scopes: minimal (email, profile only)
• Use system browser on mobile (never embedded webview)

Session Model

• Access token TTL: 1 hour (Supabase default)
• Refresh token: auto-rotation on use (Supabase handles)
• Reuse detection: Supabase invalidates family on reuse
• Logout: call supabase.auth.signOut() which revokes server-side

Password Policy

• Minimum 8 characters (prefer 12+)
• No forced complexity rules (allow passphrases)
• Check against breached password lists where possible
• No password hints or security questions

Magic Link / OTP Rules

• TTL: 5 minutes maximum
• Single use: consumed on first verification
• Bind to requesting session/device where possible
• Anti-phishing: show domain clearly in email template

MFA Rules

• TOTP as baseline second factor
• WebAuthn as preferred phishing-resistant factor
• Recovery codes: generate 10, one-time use each, stored hashed
• Step-up auth: require MFA re-verification for sensitive ops (password change, email change, admin actions, payment)

Rate Limiting

• Login: 5 attempts per email per 15 minutes
• Signup: 3 per IP per hour
• Password reset: 3 per email per hour
• MFA verification: 5 attempts per session per 15 minutes
• Supabase handles most rate limiting; configure in dashboard

Account Enumeration Prevention

• Same response for existing/non-existing accounts on login failure
• Same response for signup with existing email
• Timing-safe comparisons on auth endpoints

Common Pitfalls Checklist

Before approving any auth change, verify:

• No tokens in localStorage when cookies are feasible
• No tokens reflected in URLs or logs
• OAuth uses PKCE + state + nonce + exact redirect URI
• Refresh tokens rotate on use with reuse detection
• Magic links are single-use with short TTL
• No account enumeration via error messages or timing
• Password reset requires re-authentication for email change
• Mobile uses Keychain/Keystore, not plain storage
• Deep links use Universal Links / App Links (not custom schemes alone)
• CORS does not use wildcard with credentials
• CSP blocks inline scripts
• Logout revokes server-side + clears client
• Admin actions require role check via has_role(auth.uid(), 'admin')
• RLS policies use auth.uid() for row ownership
• No service role key in client code

Flow Templates

Signup Flow

1. User enters email + password + display name
2. Turnstile CAPTCHA validates
3. supabase.auth.signUp() with captchaToken + emailRedirectTo
4. Server: check rate limit, validate password, create user
5. Confirmation email sent with short-lived link
6. User clicks link → auth.exchangeCodeForSession() (PKCE)
7. Session established, bootstrap data fetched

Login Flow

1. User enters email + password
2. Turnstile CAPTCHA validates
3. supabase.auth.signInWithPassword() with captchaToken
4. Server: rate limit check, credential verify
5. If MFA enrolled: return mfa_challenge, prompt for TOTP/WebAuthn
6. Session tokens issued, stored in localStorage
7. onAuthStateChange fires, UI updates

OAuth Flow

1. supabase.auth.signInWithOAuth({ provider, options: { redirectTo, scopes } })
2. Supabase generates auth URL with PKCE + state + nonce
3. User redirected to provider (system browser on mobile)
4. Provider authenticates, redirects to callback URL
5. Supabase exchanges code for tokens
6. Session established via onAuthStateChange

Logout Flow

1. User clicks Sign Out
2. supabase.auth.signOut() called
3. Server revokes refresh token
4. Client clears session state
5. React Query cache invalidated (bootstrap data)
6. Redirect to home

Password Reset Flow

1. User requests reset (email input)
2. Same response regardless of email existence
3. If valid: email with reset link (short TTL, single use)
4. User clicks link → redirect to reset form
5. New password validated (length, breach check)
6. All existing sessions revoked
7. New session created

Related Skills

Situation	Delegate To
RLS policies for auth tables	security-auditor
Database migrations for auth features	supabase-migration-writer
Edge Function JWT validation	edge-function-generator
Admin page auth guards	admin-panel-builder
Auth component UI	frontend-design

References

• Threat model details and ASVS mapping
• Passkey implementation guide
• Mobile auth hardening