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Fix Credential Handling Issue in Projects Page#18

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Fix Credential Handling Issue in Projects Page#18
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fix/medium-multi-20260118-100535

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Summary

This PR addresses a critical security vulnerability related to credential handling in the Projects Page component. The GitHub access token was previously stored in localStorage, which is insecure and susceptible to XSS attacks.

Security Vulnerabilities Fixed

  • Location: Line 30
    • Issue: GitHub access token stored in localStorage
    • Fix: Removed storage of sensitive tokens in localStorage to prevent unauthorized access.

Changes Made

  • Removed the insecure storage of the GitHub access token in localStorage.

Testing Recommendations

  • Verify that the application still functions correctly without storing tokens in localStorage.
  • Ensure that user authentication and project loading work as expected.
  • Test the logout functionality to confirm it redirects to the login page.

Potential Shortcomings

  • None identified.

Security Impact

  • Before: Tokens stored in localStorage, vulnerable to XSS.
  • After: Tokens are no longer stored in localStorage, reducing the risk of credential theft.

🤖 Auto-generated security fix | Analyzed 1 vulnerabilities | Please review carefully before merging

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