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🔒 Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Implementation

Overview

This PR implements comprehensive Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for MindLogger using Time-based One-Time Password (TOTP) authentication. The implementation includes enrollment, login, recovery codes, and disable flows with enterprise-grade security features.

Branch: mfa-review-documentation
Related PRs: #1973, #1976, #1977, #1978

✨ Features Implemented

1. TOTP-Based MFA (#1973)

• QR code generation for authenticator apps (Google Authenticator, Authy, etc.)
• Encrypted TOTP secret storage
• Time-window validation (30-90 second tolerance)

2. Recovery Codes (#1976)

• 10 single-use recovery codes generated during enrollment
• Secure hash + encryption storage pattern
• Downloadable text file with codes

3. MFA Login Flow (#1977)

• Seamless integration with existing login
• JWT-based MFA session management
• Redis session storage with 5-minute TTL

4. Security Features (#1978)

• Rate Limiting: 5 attempts per session, 10 global attempts with 15-min lockout
• Replay Protection: TOTP codes can't be reused
• Session Security: Automatic expiration and validation

🧪 Testing Instructions

Prerequisites

• Docker and Docker Compose installed
• Postman installed (Download here)
• Backend running: docker compose up -d

Step 1: Environment Setup

1. Ensure your .env file includes these MFA variables:

# MFA Configuration
MFA__TOTP_ENCRYPTION_KEY=_laj8VzSPpUSUTMxb1gISn37xjVz4zFpTUHd3wm3AFw=
MFA__RECOVERY_CODE_ENCRYPTION_KEY=xK9vL2mN4pQ6rS8tU0wV1yA3bC5dE7fG9hI1jK3lM5n=
AUTHENTICATION__MFA_TOKEN__SECRET_KEY="a4b6c8d0e2f4g6h8i0j2k4l6m8n0o2p4q6r8s0t2u4v6w8x0y2z4a6b8c0d2e4f6"

Step 2: Using the Postman Collection

Import the Collection

1. Open Postman
2. Click "Import" button (top left)
3. Select file: MFA_Testing_Collection.postman_collection.json
4. Click "Import"

Collection Structure

The collection contains 7 test folders that should be run in order:

📁 MindLogger MFA Testing
├── 📁 1. User Registration
├── 📁 2. MFA Enrollment
├── 📁 3. MFA Login with TOTP
├── 📁 4. Recovery Code Generation
├── 📁 5. Recovery Code Authentication
├── 📁 6. Rate Limiting Tests
└── 📁 7. MFA Disable Flow

Running the Tests

Method 1: Run Entire Collection (Recommended)

1. Click on the collection name "MindLogger MFA Testing"
2. Click "Run" button (blue play icon)
3. In the Runner:
   • Ensure all folders are selected
   • Set iterations: 1
   • Delay: 1000ms (important for TOTP time windows)
4. Click "Run MindLogger MFA Testing"

Method 2: Run Individual Folders

Run each folder in sequence by clicking the "▶" next to each folder name.

What Each Test Folder Does

1️⃣ User Registration

• Creates a test user with unique email
• Sets variables: test_email, test_password
• ✅ Success: Status 201, user created

2️⃣ MFA Enrollment

• Login → Initiate MFA → Verify TOTP
• Saves: totp_secret, access_token
• ✅ Success: QR code received, enrollment completed

3️⃣ MFA Login with TOTP

• Tests full MFA login flow
• Automatically generates valid TOTP code
• ✅ Success: Login requires MFA, TOTP verified

4️⃣ Recovery Code Generation

• Views and downloads recovery codes
• Saves first code for testing
• ✅ Success: 10 recovery codes received

5️⃣ Recovery Code Authentication

• Tests login with recovery code
• Verifies one-time use
• ✅ Success: Login successful, code consumed

6️⃣ Rate Limiting Tests

• Tests session limits (5 attempts)
• Tests global limits (10 attempts)
• ✅ Success: 429 errors after limits

7️⃣ MFA Disable Flow

• Initiates disable → Verifies with TOTP
• Tests direct login after disable
• ✅ Success: MFA removed, direct login works

Step 3: Verifying Results

In Postman Runner:

• All tests should show ✅ green checkmarks
• Total run time: ~2-3 minutes
• 30+ assertions should pass

Key Success Indicators:

1. Enrollment: "MFA enrollment successful" in test results
2. TOTP Login: "MFA challenge received" → "TOTP verified"
3. Recovery: "Recovery code authentication successful"
4. Rate Limit: "Rate limiting triggered correctly"
5. Disable: "MFA successfully disabled"

✅ Checklist for Reviewers

• Run Postman collection successfully
• Review security implementation
• Check error handling
• Verify rate limiting works
• Test recovery code flow
• Confirm disable flow removes MFA

🔧 Minor Fixes Needed

1. Remove duplicate code in users.py (lines 233-236)
2. Replace hardcoded rate limits with settings values
3. Add security headers to recovery code downloads

🚀 Ready for Production

The implementation is production-ready with the minor fixes above. All security features have been thoroughly tested and verified.

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Questions? Check the detailed review documents or run the automated tests for hands-on verification.