Happy Friday, Community members!
I'm back with another interesting episode of our bi-weekly series! Apologies for the delay this time around, but I promise it's worth the wait!
The Problem Statement
Alright, Jira admins, listen up! We had a client who needed to validate custom JWTs (JSON Web Tokens) from a third-party provider. These JWTs were transformed through an API Gateway and included an attribute with a username or email, sometimes with a prefix. The goal was to use these JWTs for secure JIRA REST API authentication.
How Did We Solve the Problem?
We pitched the miniOrange REST API App and solved the issue with a custom-designed feature. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown:
JWT Integration: The JWT is included in the Authorization Header for API requests.
Validation Process: The plugin decodes the JWT using a pre-configured public certificate, verifying the token's validity and expiration.
User Identification: The plugin extracts and verifies the username or email from the JWT, even with a prefix. However, be it any att
Seamless Access: Validated requests proceed under the identified user, securing access to JIRA APIs.
This innovative solution now allows for secure and efficient authentication of JIRA REST API requests, ensuring seamless operations and enhanced security.
If you find this use case interesting or relevant, please like the article and drop any questions in the comments. I’m here to help!
Stay tuned for the next one 🚀
