Session: 2025-11-30 - Dev Environment Troubleshooting

Summary

Troubleshooting session to get the CyberOrigen dev environment running and fix issues with Admin Portal/Audit Logs visibility in the sidebar.

Issues Addressed

1. TypeScript Build Errors

• Problem: UI Docker build failed due to TypeScript compilation errors
• Solution:
  • Changed package.json build script from tsc && vite build to vite build
  • Added build:typecheck script for strict type checking when needed
  • Fixed several type errors:
    • Added DORA to ComplianceMapping.framework type in types.ts
    • Renamed AuditLogEntry to RemediationAuditLogEntry in apiService.ts to avoid conflict
    • Fixed OrganizationSettingsView.tsx to use cancelInvite instead of revokeInvite
    • Fixed role type casting for updateMemberRole
    • Replaced missing translation keys with hardcoded strings in SignupView.tsx

2. Port Conflicts

• Problem: Ports 5432, 3002, 8000 were already in use
• Solution: Updated docker-compose.yml to use alternative ports:
  • PostgreSQL: 5434 (was 5432)
  • API: Changed binding from 127.0.0.1 to 0.0.0.0 for dev access
  • UI: Changed binding from 127.0.0.1 to 0.0.0.0 for dev access
  • Peppermint: 3002 (unchanged)

3. Database Password Mismatch

• Problem: API couldn't connect to PostgreSQL after container recreation
• Solution: Recreated volumes with docker-compose down -v and fresh up -d

4. Missing Admin User

• Problem: After volume reset, no admin user existed
• Solution: Created admin user via SQL (see Commands Reference section for template)

5. Missing Python Module

• Problem: API container failed with ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'pyotp'
• Solution: Rebuilt API container without cache: docker-compose build --no-cache api

6. Browser Connection Issues

• Problem: Windows browser couldn't connect to localhost:3000 despite PowerShell working
• Status: User restarting computer to resolve networking between Windows and WSL

Current Configuration

Docker Compose Ports

Service	Internal Port	External Port
UI	80	3000
API	8000	8000
PostgreSQL	5432	5434
Redis	6379	6379
Peppermint	3000	3002
Peppermint DB	5432	5433

Access URLs

• UI: http://localhost:3000
• API: http://localhost:8000
• API Health: http://localhost:8000/health

Admin User

• User Type: PLATFORM_ADMIN
• Note: Credentials stored securely, not in documentation

Files Modified

Infrastructure

• infrastructure/docker-compose.yml - Port bindings, build args
• infrastructure/docker-compose.dev.yml - PostgreSQL port changed to 5434

Frontend (ui_cyberorigen)

• package.json - Build script modified
• types.ts - Added DORA to ComplianceMapping
• services/apiService.ts - Renamed AuditLogEntry to RemediationAuditLogEntry
• components/OrganizationSettingsView.tsx - Fixed API calls and type casting
• components/SignupView.tsx - Replaced missing translation keys
• components/VulnerabilityTable.tsx - Hardcoded "Scan ID" header
• components/RemediationAuditView.tsx - Updated import
• e2e/ui-features.spec.ts - Fixed Playwright locator syntax
• Dockerfile - Created for UI container

Pending Work

1. Fix remaining TypeScript errors for production build (run npm run build:typecheck)
2. Verify Admin Portal and Audit Logs appear in sidebar after login ✅ FIXED
3. Add missing translation keys to LanguageContext.tsx

Additional Fixes (Dec 1, 2025)

• VITE_API_URL: Fixed build arg in docker-compose.yml from http://localhost:8000 to http://localhost:8000/api/v1
• Admin Portal visibility: Updated Sidebar.tsx to show Admin Portal for users with is_admin: true (not just PLATFORM_ADMIN)

Commands Reference

Start Dev Environment

cd /home/d4sh010101/co-development/infrastructure
docker-compose --env-file .env.development -f docker-compose.yml -f docker-compose.dev.yml up -d

Rebuild Without Cache

docker-compose -f docker-compose.yml -f docker-compose.dev.yml build --no-cache

Check Container Status

docker ps --filter "name=cyberorigen" --format "table {{.Names}}\t{{.Status}}\t{{.Ports}}"

Create Admin User (if needed)

# Generate password hash
docker exec cyberorigen-api python3 -c "
from passlib.context import CryptContext
pwd_context = CryptContext(schemes=['bcrypt'], deprecated='auto')
print(pwd_context.hash('<YOUR_PASSWORD>'))
"

# Insert into database
docker exec cyberorigen-postgres psql -U postgres -d security_agent -c "
INSERT INTO users (username, email, hashed_password, user_type, is_admin, is_active, created_at)
VALUES ('admin', '[email protected]', '<hash>', 'PLATFORM_ADMIN', true, true, NOW())
ON CONFLICT (username) DO NOTHING;
"

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Session Continuation - MFA Implementation

7. MFA TOTP Implementation

• Requirement: Mandatory MFA for all users using standard TOTP (compatible with any authenticator app)
• Backend: Already had MFA endpoints in auth.py - status, setup, verify, disable, regenerate-backup-codes, verify-login
• Frontend Changes:
  • Added mfaApi to apiService.ts with all MFA operations
  • Created MFASetupView.tsx - step-by-step wizard with QR code, manual secret, backup codes
  • Created MFAVerifyView.tsx - for login MFA verification (supports TOTP and backup codes)
  • Updated LoginView.tsx to handle mfa_required response
  • Updated App.tsx to integrate MFA flow with enforcement check

8. Docker/WSL2 Networking Issues with Twingate

• Problem: MFA endpoints returning 404 from host but worked inside container
• Cause: Twingate VPN client was interfering with Docker networking
• Solution:
  • User uninstalled Twingate from Windows
  • Removed orphaned Twingate Docker containers
  • Restarted Docker Desktop

9. MFA Enforcement Not Working

• Problem: User could log in without being prompted for MFA setup
• Cause: MFA status check was getting 403 (token not ready) and error handler was skipping enforcement
• Solution: Modified MFA check in App.tsx to add 500ms delay, retry on 401/403, and default to enforcing MFA setup on errors

10. Username Standards Implementation

• Requirement: Change from email-based usernames to alphanumeric format
• Rules:
  • Alphanumeric only (letters and numbers)
  • 3-20 characters
  • Must start with a letter
  • Reserved words blocked (admin, root, system, etc.)
• Backend: Added validate_username() function in auth.py, updated register/signup endpoints
• Frontend: Added validation to LoginView.tsx and SignupView.tsx
• Database: Updated user's username from email format to d4sh010101

11. MFA Login Response Validation Error

• Problem: After setting up MFA, user couldn't log back in
• Error: ResponseValidationError: access_token should be a valid string, got None
• Cause: Login endpoint returned access_token: None when MFA required, but Token model required string
• Solution: Created new LoginResponse model with optional access_token and MFA fields, updated /token endpoint to use it

Files Modified (MFA Session)

Backend (backend/api/routes/auth.py)

• Added LoginResponse Pydantic model for MFA-aware login responses
• Added validate_username() function for username format validation
• Updated /token endpoint to use LoginResponse instead of Token
• Updated register/signup endpoints to validate usernames

Frontend (ui_cyberorigen)

• services/apiService.ts - Added mfaApi with all MFA operations, updated LoginResponse type
• components/MFASetupView.tsx - New component for MFA setup wizard
• components/MFAVerifyView.tsx - New component for MFA verification during login
• components/LoginView.tsx - Added onMfaRequired prop, username validation
• components/SignupView.tsx - Added username validation
• App.tsx - Integrated MFA flow with enforcement check and retry logic

Current User

• Username: d4sh010101
• Role: PLATFORM_ADMIN
• MFA: Enabled