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fix: Mask sensitive credentials in authorization header toString() methods (#238)
- [x] Understand the security issue: Bearer tokens exposed in toString() methods - [x] Modify BearerAuthorizationHeader.toString() to mask the token value (show only first/last few characters) - [x] Add toStringInsecure() method to BearerAuthorizationHeader that prints the full token - [x] Apply same changes for BasicAuthorizationHeader (mask password) - [x] Apply same changes for DigestAuthorizationHeader (mask nonce, response, cnonce, opaque) - [x] Add comprehensive tests for the new toString() and toStringInsecure() methods - [x] Run all existing tests to ensure no regressions (3187 tests pass) - [x] Run static analysis and formatting checks (both pass) - [x] Manually verify the changes work as expected - [x] Run CodeQL security checker (no issues detected) - [x] Address PR review feedback: increase minimum token length to 16 characters ## Summary This PR addresses a security vulnerability where sensitive authentication credentials were being exposed in full when toString() was called on authorization header instances. ### Changes Made: **BearerAuthorizationHeader:** - `toString()` now masks the token, showing only first 4 and last 4 characters (e.g., `1234****3456`) - For tokens <16 chars, shows only `****` (ensures at least 8 characters are masked) - Added `toStringInsecure()` method for debugging that exposes the full token **BasicAuthorizationHeader:** - `toString()` now masks the password as `****` - Added `toStringInsecure()` method for debugging **DigestAuthorizationHeader:** - `toString()` now masks sensitive fields: nonce, response, cnonce, and opaque - Added `toStringInsecure()` method for debugging ### Testing: - Added 11 new test cases covering all masking scenarios - All 3187 existing tests pass - Manual verification confirms proper masking behavior This prevents accidental credential leaks in logs while still providing developers with a way to debug authentication issues in secure environments using `toStringInsecure()`. <!-- START COPILOT CODING AGENT SUFFIX --> <details> <summary>Original prompt</summary> > > ---- > > *This section details on the original issue you should resolve* > > <issue_title>Security: Bearer tokens exposed in toString() methods</issue_title> > <issue_description>Bearer token values are currently exposed in full when toString() is called on BearerAuthorizationHeader instances. This could lead to sensitive authentication tokens being leaked in logs or debug output. > > The toString() method should mask or redact the token value to prevent accidental exposure of sensitive credentials. > > **Related Discussion:** > - PR: #146 > - Comment: #146 (comment) > > **Reporter:** @coderabbitai</issue_description> > > ## Comments on the Issue (you are @copilot in this section) > > <comments> > <comment_new><author>@SandPod</author><body> > Should obfuscate the token in `toString` but then introduce a `toStringInsecure` that prints out the full token.</body></comment_new> > </comments> > </details> Fixes #154 <!-- START COPILOT CODING AGENT TIPS --> --- ✨ Let Copilot coding agent [set things up for you](https://github.com/serverpod/relic/issues/new?title=✨+Set+up+Copilot+instructions&body=Configure%20instructions%20for%20this%20repository%20as%20documented%20in%20%5BBest%20practices%20for%20Copilot%20coding%20agent%20in%20your%20repository%5D%28https://gh.io/copilot-coding-agent-tips%29%2E%0A%0A%3COnboard%20this%20repo%3E&assignees=copilot) — coding agent works faster and does higher quality work when set up for your repo. <!-- This is an auto-generated comment: release notes by coderabbit.ai --> ## Summary by CodeRabbit * **New Features** * Added debug methods to reveal full sensitive authentication data when needed. * **Bug Fixes** * Authorization header strings now mask sensitive credentials (tokens, passwords, nonces) for security, displaying only essential fields in logs and output. * **Tests** * Added comprehensive tests verifying masking behavior across authorization header types. <!-- end of auto-generated comment: release notes by coderabbit.ai --> --------- Co-authored-by: copilot-swe-agent[bot] <[email protected]> Co-authored-by: SandPod <[email protected]> Co-authored-by: coderabbitai[bot] <136622811+coderabbitai[bot]@users.noreply.github.com>
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‎lib/src/headers/typed/headers/authorization_header.dart‎

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int get hashCode => token.hashCode;
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@override
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String toString() => 'BearerAuthorizationHeader(token: $token)';
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String toString() => 'BearerAuthorizationHeader(token: ${_maskToken(token)})';
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/// Returns a string representation of this [BearerAuthorizationHeader] with
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/// the full token value exposed.
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///
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/// **Warning**: This method should only be used for debugging purposes in
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/// secure environments. The token value is sensitive and should not be logged
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/// or exposed in production environments.
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String toStringInsecure() => 'BearerAuthorizationHeader(token: $token)';
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/// Masks a token value for secure logging.
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///
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/// Shows the first 4 and last 4 characters of the token, with the middle
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/// replaced by asterisks. For tokens shorter than 16 characters, only
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/// asterisks are shown.
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static String _maskToken(final String token) {
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if (token.length < 16) {
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return '****';
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}
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final prefix = token.substring(0, 4);
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final suffix = token.substring(token.length - 4);
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return '$prefix****$suffix';
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}
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}
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/// Represents Basic authentication using a username and password.
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@override
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String toString() =>
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'BasicAuthorizationHeader(username: $username, password: ****)';
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/// Returns a string representation of this [BasicAuthorizationHeader] with
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/// the full password value exposed.
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///
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/// **Warning**: This method should only be used for debugging purposes in
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/// secure environments. The password value is sensitive and should not be
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/// logged or exposed in production environments.
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String toStringInsecure() =>
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'BasicAuthorizationHeader(username: $username, password: $password)';
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}
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@override
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String toString() {
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return 'DigestAuthorizationHeader('
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'$_username: $username, '
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'$_realm: $realm, '
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'$_nonce: ****, '
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'$_uri: $uri, '
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'$_response: ****, '
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'$_algorithm: $algorithm, '
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'$_qop: $qop, '
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'$_nc: $nc, '
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'$_cnonce: ${cnonce != null ? '****' : null}, '
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'$_opaque: ${opaque != null ? '****' : null}'
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')';
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}
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/// Returns a string representation of this [DigestAuthorizationHeader] with
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/// all field values exposed, including sensitive ones.
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///
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/// **Warning**: This method should only be used for debugging purposes in
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/// secure environments. The nonce, response, cnonce, and opaque values are
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/// sensitive and should not be logged or exposed in production environments.
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String toStringInsecure() {
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return 'DigestAuthorizationHeader('
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'$_username: $username, '
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'$_realm: $realm, '

‎test/headers/typed/authorization_header_test.dart‎

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matcher);
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},
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);
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group('Given authorization header toString() methods', () {
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test(
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'when BearerAuthorizationHeader.toString() is called with a long token '
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'then it should mask the middle portion of the token',
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() {
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final bearer = BearerAuthorizationHeader(token: 'abc123def456ghi789');
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final result = bearer.toString();
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expect(result, 'BearerAuthorizationHeader(token: abc1****i789)');
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expect(result, isNot(contains('abc123def456ghi789')));
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},
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);
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test(
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'when BearerAuthorizationHeader.toString() is called with a short token '
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'then it should mask the entire token',
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() {
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final bearer = BearerAuthorizationHeader(token: 'short');
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final result = bearer.toString();
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expect(result, 'BearerAuthorizationHeader(token: ****)');
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expect(result, isNot(contains('short')));
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},
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);
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test(
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'when BearerAuthorizationHeader.toString() is called with a token of exactly 15 characters '
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'then it should mask the entire token',
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() {
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final bearer = BearerAuthorizationHeader(token: '123456789012345');
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final result = bearer.toString();
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expect(result, 'BearerAuthorizationHeader(token: ****)');
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expect(result, isNot(contains('123456789012345')));
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},
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);
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test(
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'when BearerAuthorizationHeader.toString() is called with a token of 16 characters '
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'then it should show first and last 4 characters',
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() {
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final bearer = BearerAuthorizationHeader(token: '1234567890123456');
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final result = bearer.toString();
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expect(result, 'BearerAuthorizationHeader(token: 1234****3456)');
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},
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);
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test(
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'when BearerAuthorizationHeader.toStringInsecure() is called '
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'then it should expose the full token',
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() {
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final bearer = BearerAuthorizationHeader(token: 'secretToken123');
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final result = bearer.toStringInsecure();
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expect(result, 'BearerAuthorizationHeader(token: secretToken123)');
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},
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);
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test(
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'when BasicAuthorizationHeader.toString() is called '
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'then it should mask the password',
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() {
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final basic = BasicAuthorizationHeader(
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username: 'user',
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password: 'secretPassword',
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);
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final result = basic.toString();
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expect(
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result, 'BasicAuthorizationHeader(username: user, password: ****)');
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expect(result, isNot(contains('secretPassword')));
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},
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);
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test(
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'when BasicAuthorizationHeader.toStringInsecure() is called '
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'then it should expose the full password',
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() {
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final basic = BasicAuthorizationHeader(
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username: 'user',
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password: 'secretPassword',
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);
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final result = basic.toStringInsecure();
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expect(result,
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'BasicAuthorizationHeader(username: user, password: secretPassword)');
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},
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);
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test(
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'when DigestAuthorizationHeader.toString() is called '
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'then it should mask sensitive fields',
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() {
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final digest = DigestAuthorizationHeader(
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username: 'user',
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realm: 'realm',
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nonce: 'secretNonce',
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uri: '/path',
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response: 'secretResponse',
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cnonce: 'secretCnonce',
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opaque: 'secretOpaque',
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);
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final result = digest.toString();
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expect(result, contains('username: user'));
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expect(result, contains('realm: realm'));
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expect(result, contains('uri: /path'));
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expect(result, contains('nonce: ****'));
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expect(result, contains('response: ****'));
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expect(result, contains('cnonce: ****'));
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expect(result, contains('opaque: ****'));
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expect(result, isNot(contains('secretNonce')));
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expect(result, isNot(contains('secretResponse')));
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expect(result, isNot(contains('secretCnonce')));
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expect(result, isNot(contains('secretOpaque')));
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},
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);
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test(
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'when DigestAuthorizationHeader.toStringInsecure() is called '
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'then it should expose all sensitive fields',
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() {
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final digest = DigestAuthorizationHeader(
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username: 'user',
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realm: 'realm',
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nonce: 'secretNonce',
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uri: '/path',
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response: 'secretResponse',
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cnonce: 'secretCnonce',
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opaque: 'secretOpaque',
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);
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expect(result, contains('nonce: secretNonce'));
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expect(result, contains('response: secretResponse'));
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expect(result, contains('cnonce: secretCnonce'));
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expect(result, contains('opaque: secretOpaque'));
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},
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);
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});
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}

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