Configure SSHD service to permit login without password. - #804
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Navigate logical layers of code changes, visualize relationships, and explore their blast radius. 📝 WalkthroughWalkthroughThe change removes SSH key handling from the Dev Spaces connection page and gateway URI. Manual SSH instructions no longer include key setup or identity-file guidance. The SSH startup script enables empty-password login and stops creating client keys. It also removes existing image, validation, release, rebase, smoke-test, and web-IDE workflows, and adds a manual SSH daemon image publishing workflow. Priority: ➖ Normal Estimated code review effort: 4 (Complex) | ~45 minutes Change: Feature Merge Risk: 🟠 High · up to The keyless connection flow is currently incompatible with the companion extension, and the replacement image-publishing workflow cannot reliably start. Resolve these failures and the passwd-account matching issue before merging. 🚥 Pre-merge checks | ✅ 5✅ Passed checks (5 passed)
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In `@build/scripts/code-sshd-page/server.js`:
- Around line 77-78: Preserve the key parameter in both Dev Spaces Remote SSH
URI builders so the deployed handleVSCodeURI contract can acquire the SSH key
and complete connection setup. Update the URI construction in
build/scripts/code-sshd-page/server.js lines 77-78 and
build/scripts/code-sshd-page/page-utils.js lines 41-42; alternatively, update
handleVSCodeURI and its key acquisition flow consistently before removing key.
In `@build/scripts/sshd.start`:
- Line 55: Update the passwd-record rewrites near the existing USER_ID
substitution to match USER_ID exactly against field 3, rather than searching for
it anywhere in the record; apply this field-3 comparison consistently across all
three rewrites and preserve their current modifications.
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| <a href="${uriScheme}://redhat.devspaces-remote-ssh?namespace=${process.env["DEVWORKSPACE_NAMESPACE"]}&podName=${process.env["HOSTNAME"]}&userName=${username}&dwName=${process.env["DEVWORKSPACE_NAME"]}&url=${encodedUrl}"> | ||
| <pre id="uri-connection">${uriScheme}://redhat.devspaces-remote-ssh?namespace=${process.env["DEVWORKSPACE_NAMESPACE"]}&podName=${process.env["HOSTNAME"]}&userName=${username}&dwName=${process.env["DEVWORKSPACE_NAME"]}&url=${encodedUrl}</pre> |
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site:github.com/eclipse-che/che-code devspaces-remote-ssh key namespace podName userName dwName
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The search found the relevant integration in Eclipse Che/Dev Spaces:
- The URI scheme is
vscode://redhat.devspaces-remote-ssh, handled by the Dev Spaces Local/Remote Support – SSH extension. [1] - The parameters you listed—
key,namespace,podName,userName, anddwName—appear to identify the SSH key plus the target DevWorkspace pod and user namespace. - Eclipse Che’s main repository references the
che-coderepository as the Code OSS fork used by Che. [2]
I couldn’t find an indexed source showing the exact parameter construction in eclipse-che/che-code; GitHub code search may require authentication or indexing has not exposed it.
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The redhat.devspaces-remote-ssh extension for VS Code-based editors primarily uses URI-based handlers [1][2] or landing page URLs [1][3] to facilitate connections to Red Hat OpenShift Dev Spaces workspaces, rather than requiring users to manually construct URIs with specific namespace, pod, or user parameters. The extension documentation and implementation details indicate the following: 1. URI Handler: The extension supports a vscode:// URI scheme (typically vscode://redhat.devspaces-remote-ssh) [4] that can be triggered from the Dev Spaces landing page [1][2]. This mechanism automates the connection process, removing the need for manual configuration of internal workspace identifiers [2][3]. 2. Workspace Resolution: Internally, the extension discovers and resolves workspace metadata (such as namespaces and pod names) automatically [5][2]. When a user connects via the provided URI or landing page, the extension leverages the cluster context and workspace discovery logic—often using OpenShift CLI (oc) commands or internal APIs—to locate the target DevWorkspace without the user needing to specify a userName, podName, or dwName manually [5][6][3]. 3. Evolution of Workflows: While older workflows relied on providing a full landing page URL (https://${CLUSTER_URL}/${USER}/${DEVWORKSPACE_NAME}/3400/) [1][2], modern versions (starting from Dev Spaces 3.28) emphasize the use of the URI handler triggered directly from the workspace UI to improve usability and integration [1][2]. For troubleshooting or advanced configuration, the extension settings provide limited options (e.g., devspaces.ssh.log) [2], but it is designed to manage the underlying connection parameters, such as namespace and pod targeting, automatically [5][2]. If you are attempting to programmatically invoke the extension, it is recommended to utilize the standard URI scheme provided by the Dev Spaces platform rather than attempting to construct custom query parameters, as the extension's internal resolution logic is subject to change [5][4].
Citations:
- 1: https://github.com/redhat-developer/devspaces-remote-ssh
- 2: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=redhat.devspaces-remote-ssh
- 3: https://github.com/achdmbp/devspaces-remote-ssh
- 4: GitHub pull request 723 in che-incubator/che-code (link omitted to avoid creating a cross-reference)
- 5: GitHub issue 23805 in eclipse-che/che (link omitted to avoid creating a cross-reference)
- 6: https://github.com/redhat-developer/devspaces-auto-validation
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The terms namespace, podName, userName, and dwName are components often used to identify and interact with developer workspaces in cloud-native environments, particularly within Red Hat OpenShift Dev Spaces [1]. In this context, dwName refers to the DevWorkspace name, which is a custom resource used to define a developer workspace [1]. These identifiers are frequently used in URLs or configuration paths to facilitate connections between local development tools, such as VS Code, and remote development containers running on a cluster [1]. For example, when accessing or connecting to a developer workspace, you might see these identifiers structured within a URL or path, such as: https://${CLUSTER_URL}/${USER}/${DEVWORKSPACE_NAME}/3400/ [1] In this structure: - ${USER} corresponds to the userName. - ${DEVWORKSPACE_NAME} corresponds to the dwName. Namespace and podName are standard Kubernetes concepts often required to locate or manage the underlying infrastructure resources where the developer workspace (dwName) is executing [1].
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Keep key in both Dev Spaces Remote SSH URIs or update the extension contract.
If the deployed extension uses handleVSCodeURI, it reads qParams.get("key") and returns when the value is missing. It does not create the SSH key file, port forward, or remote window. Therefore, both keyless URIs can prevent users from connecting. Update the extension and its key acquisition flow before removing key, or continue including it in both URI builders.
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let encodedUrl = encodeURIComponent(process.env["CHE_DASHBOARD_URL"]);
getHostURL((hostURL) => {
res.end(`
Workspace ${process.env["DEVWORKSPACE_NAME"]} is running
Use Extension
- Install the following VS Code extensions :
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Dev Spaces Remote SSHfrom the VS Code Marketplace or the OpenVSX Registry -
Remote - SSHfrom the VS Code Marketplace OROpen Remote - SSHfrom the OpenVSX Registry
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- Click the URI below (you may need to accept the prompt allowing this page to open the link with your VS Code-based editor) OR from the "Remote Explorer" view, select the
Connect to Dev Spacescommand and input the URI below.
- Make sure your local oc client is logged in to your OpenShift cluster
Run
oc port-forward -n ${process.env["DEVWORKSPACE_NAMESPACE"]} ${process.env["HOSTNAME"]} 2022:2022. This establishes a connection to the workspace.-
In your local VS Code instance, with either "Remote - SSH" (for VS Code), or "Open Remote - SSH" (for Code-OSS), connect to
localhoston port2022with user${username}.This can also be configured locally in the client SSH configuration file (eg.$\{HOME\}/.ssh/config) with the following :
Troubleshooting
If the connection fails with "WARNING: REMOTE HOST IDENTIFICATION HAS CHANGED", it may be necessary to remove the localhost or 127.0.0.1 entries from $\{HOME\}/.ssh/known_hosts. This is because the SSHD service container (to which oc port-forward is forwarding) may change. This can be bypassed by setting UserKnownHostsFile /dev/null
If the connection fails for an unknown reason, consider disabling the setting remote.SSH.useExecServer (set to false)
For any other issues, relating to the use of a VS Code-based editor and the "Remote - SSH", the "Remote - SSH" logs from the "Output" view are very helpful in diagnosing the issue.
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In `@build/scripts/code-sshd-page/server.js` around lines 77 - 78, Preserve the
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Broken Authentication
Reachability: External
Exploitability: Moderate
CWE: CWE-287 — Improper Authentication
Match the passwd record by its exact UID.
Line 55 matches $USER_ID anywhere in a passwd record. If USER_ID=1, it can modify multiple records. Lines 53–55 can then give an unintended record a login shell and an empty password. With PermitEmptyPasswords yes and password authentication enabled, that record can allow passwordless SSH login through the documented port-forward path.
Use an exact comparison with passwd field 3 for all three rewrites.
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In `@build/scripts/sshd.start` at line 55, Update the passwd-record rewrites near
the existing USER_ID substitution to match USER_ID exactly against field 3,
rather than searching for it anywhere in the record; apply this field-3
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Seems like a valid thing to fix. I think I could change this block to search for :$USER_ID: rather than just USER_ID.
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@rgrunber, :$USER_ID: is safer than $USER_ID, but it can still match another colon-delimited field.
Match the UID in passwd field 3 only. For example, use a record selector equivalent to:
/^[^:]*:[^:]*:$USER_ID:/Apply that selector to all three rewrites. This limits the empty-password and login-shell changes to the intended passwd record.
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@@ -46,7 +46,20 @@ validate_devworkspace() {
res=$(oc exec -n ${DEVWORKSPACE_NS} ${podName} -c ${mainContainerName} -- cat /tmp/sshd.log | grep -q 'Server listening on')
if [ $? -eq 0 ]; then
# pass
- return 0
+ username=$(oc exec -n ${DEVWORKSPACE_NS} ${podName} -c ${mainContainerName} -- cat /sshd/username)
+ oc port-forward -n ${DEVWORKSPACE_NS} ${podName} 2022:2022 &
+ pf_pid=$!
+ sleep 1s
+ log "Connecting to ${username}@127.0.0.1:2022" &
+ ssh -o BatchMode=yes -o StrictHostKeyChecking=no -o UserKnownHostsFile=/dev/null -o ConnectTimeout=5 ${username}@127.0.0.1 -p 2022 'true'
+ if [ $? -eq 0 ]; then
+ kill -2 ${pf_pid}
+ return 0
+ else
+ kill -2 ${pf_pid}
+ return 1
+ fi
+
else
# fail
log "Failed to retrieve sucessfull sshd status log in /tmp/sshd.log file on container"
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In @.github/workflows/publish-che-code-sshd.yaml:
- Line 18: Add a workflow-level permissions block directly under the top-level
workflow configuration, setting contents access to read only. Keep the existing
checkout, Docker build, and Quay authentication steps unchanged, and do not
grant any additional GitHub permissions.
- Around line 25-28: Update the actions/checkout step and Login to Quay.io step
to supported major versions, replacing checkout@v2 and docker/login-action@v2
while preserving their existing configuration and workflow order.
In `@build/scripts/sshd.start`:
- Around line 53-55: Update the passwd-editing selectors in the sshd.start flow
to match USER_ID only in field 3, using an anchored colon-delimited pattern;
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Reachability: Internal
Exploitability: Difficult
CWE: CWE-732 — Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
Restrict the workflow token to read-only contents access.
This workflow checks out repository code and runs a Docker build, but it does not declare permissions. Add a workflow-level permissions: contents: read block so the GITHUB_TOKEN does not inherit broader repository or organization defaults. The Quay login uses separate credentials and needs no additional GitHub permission.
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In @.github/workflows/publish-che-code-sshd.yaml at line 18, Add a
workflow-level permissions block directly under the top-level workflow
configuration, setting contents access to read only. Keep the existing checkout,
Docker build, and Quay authentication steps unchanged, and do not grant any
additional GitHub permissions.
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Update the unsupported action versions.
actions/checkout@v2 uses the removed Node 12 runtime. docker/login-action@v2 uses the removed Node 16 runtime. Either step can fail before docker buildx runs. Upgrade both actions to supported major versions.
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only still-valid issues, skip the rest with a brief reason, keep changes
minimal, and validate.
In @.github/workflows/publish-che-code-sshd.yaml around lines 25 - 28, Update
the actions/checkout step and Login to Quay.io step to supported major versions,
replacing checkout@v2 and docker/login-action@v2 while preserving their existing
configuration and workflow order.
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| -e "/:$USER_ID:/ s|/sbin/nologin|/bin/bash|" \ | ||
| -e "/:$USER_ID:/ s|:/:|:/var/tmp/user:|" \ | ||
| -e "/:$USER_ID:/ s|:x:|::|" \ |
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Broken Authentication
CWE: CWE-287 — Improper Authentication
Match USER_ID against passwd field 3 only.
The /:$USER_ID:/ selector matches any colon-delimited field. If a record has USER_ID as its GID, these rules can change that unrelated account's shell, home, and password field. With empty-password authentication enabled, the wrong account may accept passwordless SSH.
Use a selector such as /^[^:]*:[^:]*:$USER_ID:/. Apply the same field-3 match to the USER_NAME lookup and cleanup. Verify whether the SSH port is reachable only through the intended authenticated port-forward.
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only still-valid issues, skip the rest with a brief reason, keep changes
minimal, and validate.
In `@build/scripts/sshd.start` around lines 53 - 55, Update the passwd-editing
selectors in the sshd.start flow to match USER_ID only in field 3, using an
anchored colon-delimited pattern; apply the same field-3 restriction to the
USER_NAME lookup and cleanup paths. Confirm SSH exposure remains limited to the
intended authenticated port-forward.
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- Use PermitEmptyPasswords and remove the 'x' placeholder (indicates password stored in the shadow file) Signed-off-by: Roland Grunberg <rgrunber@redhat.com>
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Does exactly what it claims. Eliminates the need to configure key authentication, which remains one of the more annoying aspects of the SSHD connection.
I need to test this more thoroughly. Particularly, https://github.com/redhat-developer/devspaces-remote-ssh needs to adapt to no longer expect the SSH key if not present.
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