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Add env var REJECT_UNKNOWN_USERS that inserts an unlang check after the SQL lookup in the authorize section. Users not found in radcheck are rejected via Auth-Type := Reject, skipping authenticate but still logging the attempt in radpostauth via Post-Auth-Type REJECT. Runs on every container start (outside init lock) with duplicate detection to prevent multiple insertions. Closes #6
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Closing in favor of a more effective approach: auth reject logging for fail2ban integration. |
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Summary
REJECT_UNKNOWN_USERSenv var that rejects non-existent users early in the authorize sectionAuth-Type := Rejectso the attempt is still logged inradpostauthviaPost-Auth-Type REJECTMotivation
Brute force / dictionary attacks generate large volumes of auth attempts with non-existent usernames (e.g.
admin,Cisco, common names). This rejects them earlier while maintaining audit logs.Usage
Test plan
REJECT_UNKNOWN_USERS=true-sqlin authorize section ofsites-available/defaultAccess-Rejectand entry inradpostauthREJECT_UNKNOWN_USERSand restart — verify block remains (idempotent, no removal needed since config is rebuilt from defaults on init)Closes #6