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Will the Http api affect the mc servers browing data?

Started by EveryOS, 28 October 2016 - 11:18 PM
EveryOS #1
Posted 29 October 2016 - 01:18 AM
Will the https api affect your servers browsing data?
For example, if you were on a single player server and you typed something like
http.get('https://github.com/auth?usernamr=ccer&password=auths')
(not saying thats the url for github ligins)
then opened up so-so website on chrome, would you be logged in

I want to know so I know if its safe to use OAuth without loging a user out.
Edited on 28 October 2016 - 11:23 PM
KingofGamesYami #2
Posted 29 October 2016 - 01:50 AM
I don't know much about web development, but I wouldn't think so. The request never touches a browser, so it definitely won't show up in your history. In addition, logging in does not work that way. You get the token - and since that token is never touched by the browser, it's safe.

Now, there are plenty of programs out there that, when run on a computer, can monitor requests to & from the computer. It is very possible that logging into an external service through CC could allow the owner of the server you're playing on to steal your account details.

I would say the same things outlined in this post apply to all login methods.
EveryOS #3
Posted 29 October 2016 - 02:27 AM
Thank you
apemanzilla #4
Posted 29 October 2016 - 02:44 AM
Keep in mind that the code is still running on a server and therefore could be intercepted before it even leaves the computer. Assume that everything is being logged.