Fix LDAP component to use dedicated user instead of operator user #1026
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Issue
Fixes #966
The LDAP component currently uses the operator user to connect to PostgreSQL, which violates the principle of least privilege. Each component should have its own dedicated user with minimal necessary permissions.
Solution
This PR implements a dedicated LDAP user for PostgreSQL connections used by the LDAP synchronization service:
Key Changes:
Add LDAP user constants and system configuration:
LDAP_USER = "ldap"
andLDAP_PASSWORD_KEY = "ldap-password"
constantsImplement LDAP user creation with minimal privileges:
_start_primary
method withCREATEROLE
privilege onlyUpdate LDAP sync to use dedicated user:
_setup_ldap_sync
to use LDAP_USER and LDAP_PASSWORD_KEYComprehensive test coverage:
Complete documentation updates:
Security Benefits:
CREATEROLE
privilege needed for LDAP syncBackward Compatibility:
Checklist