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File Server API

The document outlines key design and security considerations for a File Server API, focusing on security measures such as validating file extensions, sanitizing file names, and enforcing maximum file sizes. It also discusses storage architecture, audit logging, and operational enhancements like virus scanning and database integration for file metadata. The recommendations aim to ensure secure and organized file handling while maintaining a robust audit trail.

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File Server API

The document outlines key design and security considerations for a File Server API, focusing on security measures such as validating file extensions, sanitizing file names, and enforcing maximum file sizes. It also discusses storage architecture, audit logging, and operational enhancements like virus scanning and database integration for file metadata. The recommendations aim to ensure secure and organized file handling while maintaining a robust audit trail.

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File Server API – Key Design & Security Considerations

A. Security & Validation

1. Validate File Extensions

o Allow only specific, safe file types (e.g., .pdf, .docx, .xlsx, .jpg).

o Reject executables, scripts, or potentially harmful formats (.exe, .js, .bat, etc.).

o Use magic number validation.

2. Sanitize File Names

o Remove or replace invalid or dangerous characters (e.g., \ / : * ? " < > |).

o Prevent directory traversal by extracting only the file name (e.g.,


Path.GetFileName()).

3. Enforce Maximum File Size

o Limit file size (e.g., max 10MB) to prevent abuse and DoS attacks.

o This can be based on the application.

4. Rename Uploaded Files

o Generate unique names using GUIDs.

o Store original name in metadata for reference.

5. Use JWT Authentication

o Enforce secure access using JWT tokens for user and application-level access control.

6. Whitelist Server IPs

o Accept requests only from known, trusted clients.

o Maintain a whitelist in DB.

B. Storage Architecture

7. Use a Fixed Root Directory for All Uploads

o Prevent uploads outside designated folders.

o E.g., store everything under /FileStorage.

8. Organize Files by App/User/Date

9. FileStorage/

10. └── HRPortal/

11. └── user123/

12. └── 2025/


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13. └── 05/

14. └── 01/

15. └── resume.pdf

16. Create Missing Directories on Upload

o Ensure directory structure is automatically created based on app/user/date.

C. Audit Logging & Metadata

17. Log All Uploads & Downloads

o Store logs both in files and database for audit trails.

o Log on success/failure (with reason).

18. Log Metadata for Each Operation

o Required fields:

1. Event Type (Upload, Download)

2. Employee ID / User Name

3. Application Name

4. File Name

5. File Size

6. File Path

7. Timestamp

8. Server Name

9. Server IP

10. Client IP

11. Status (Success/Failure)

12. Error Message (if any)

19. Track App & Server Info

o Capture X-APP-NAME header or app claim in JWT.

o Use Environment.MachineName and HttpContext.Connection.LocalIpAddress.

D. Operational Enhancements

20. Virus Scan on Upload


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o Integrate antivirus API to scan files.

21. Database Integration

o Store file metadata:

1. Original File Name

2. Stored File Name

3. Path

4. Upload Timestamp

5. Employee Id / User Name

6. Application

7. Project/Folder

8. File Size

9. Mime Type

10. Checksum (MD5/SHA256)

22. Versioning

o Support multiple versions of the same file by appending version numbers or


timestamps.

23. Asynchronous Upload Option

o Queue large file uploads (optional), respond immediately, and process in


background.

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