Bug fixing and debugs (#5704)

Co-authored-by: ConnorYoh <40631091+ConnorYoh@users.noreply.github.com>

app/common/src/main/java/stirling/software/common/service/LicenseServiceInterface.java

@@ -0,0 +1,29 @@
+package stirling.software.common.service;
+
+/**
+ * Interface for checking license status dynamically. Implementation provided by proprietary module
+ * when available.
+ */
+public interface LicenseServiceInterface {
+
+    /**
+     * Get the license type as a string.
+     *
+     * @return "NORMAL", "SERVER", or "ENTERPRISE"
+     */
+    String getLicenseTypeName();
+
+    /**
+     * Check if running Pro or higher (SERVER or ENTERPRISE license).
+     *
+     * @return true if SERVER or ENTERPRISE license is active
+     */
+    boolean isRunningProOrHigher();
+
+    /**
+     * Check if running Enterprise edition.
+     *
+     * @return true if ENTERPRISE license is active
+     */
+    boolean isRunningEE();
+}

app/core/build.gradle

@@ -168,6 +168,7 @@ def generatedFrontendPaths = [
 ]
 
 tasks.register('npmInstall', Exec) {
+    doNotTrackState("node_modules contains symlinks that Gradle cannot snapshot on Windows/WSL")
     enabled = buildWithFrontend
     group = 'frontend'
     description = 'Install frontend dependencies'
@@ -214,6 +215,7 @@ tasks.register('npmInstall', Exec) {
 }
 
 tasks.register('npmBuild', Exec) {
+    doNotTrackState("Frontend build depends on untracked npmInstall task")
     enabled = buildWithFrontend
     group = 'frontend'
     description = 'Build frontend application'

app/core/src/main/java/stirling/software/SPDF/controller/api/misc/ConfigController.java

@@ -35,6 +35,7 @@ public class ConfigController {
     private final EndpointConfiguration endpointConfiguration;
     private final ServerCertificateServiceInterface serverCertificateService;
     private final UserServiceInterface userService;
+    private final stirling.software.common.service.LicenseServiceInterface licenseService;
     private final stirling.software.SPDF.config.ExternalAppDepConfig externalAppDepConfig;
 
     public ConfigController(
@@ -45,15 +46,66 @@ public class ConfigController {
                     ServerCertificateServiceInterface serverCertificateService,
             @org.springframework.beans.factory.annotation.Autowired(required = false)
                     UserServiceInterface userService,
+            @org.springframework.beans.factory.annotation.Autowired(required = false)
+                    stirling.software.common.service.LicenseServiceInterface licenseService,
             stirling.software.SPDF.config.ExternalAppDepConfig externalAppDepConfig) {
         this.applicationProperties = applicationProperties;
         this.applicationContext = applicationContext;
         this.endpointConfiguration = endpointConfiguration;
         this.serverCertificateService = serverCertificateService;
         this.userService = userService;
+        this.licenseService = licenseService;
         this.externalAppDepConfig = externalAppDepConfig;
     }
 
+    /**
+     * Get current license type dynamically instead of from cached bean. This ensures the frontend
+     * sees updated license status after admin changes the license key.
+     */
+    private String getCurrentLicenseType() {
+        // Use LicenseService for fresh license status if available
+        if (licenseService != null) {
+            return licenseService.getLicenseTypeName();
+        }
+
+        // Fallback to cached bean if service not available
+        if (applicationContext.containsBean("license")) {
+            return applicationContext.getBean("license", String.class);
+        }
+
+        return null;
+    }
+
+    /** Check if running Pro or higher (SERVER or ENTERPRISE license) dynamically. */
+    private Boolean isRunningProOrHigher() {
+        // Use LicenseService for fresh license status if available
+        if (licenseService != null) {
+            return licenseService.isRunningProOrHigher();
+        }
+
+        // Fallback to cached bean
+        if (applicationContext.containsBean("runningProOrHigher")) {
+            return applicationContext.getBean("runningProOrHigher", Boolean.class);
+        }
+
+        return null;
+    }
+
+    /** Check if running Enterprise edition dynamically. */
+    private Boolean isRunningEE() {
+        // Use LicenseService for fresh license status if available
+        if (licenseService != null) {
+            return licenseService.isRunningEE();
+        }
+
+        // Fallback to cached bean
+        if (applicationContext.containsBean("runningEE")) {
+            return applicationContext.getBean("runningEE", Boolean.class);
+        }
+
+        return null;
+    }
+
     @GetMapping("/app-config")
     public ResponseEntity<Map<String, Object>> getAppConfig() {
         Map<String, Object> configData = new HashMap<>();
@@ -185,19 +237,23 @@ public class ConfigController {
                     applicationProperties.getLegal().getAccessibilityStatement());
 
             // Try to get EEAppConfig values if available
+            // Get these dynamically to reflect current license status (not cached at startup)
             try {
-                if (applicationContext.containsBean("runningProOrHigher")) {
-                    configData.put(
-                            "runningProOrHigher",
-                            applicationContext.getBean("runningProOrHigher", Boolean.class));
+                Boolean runningProOrHigher = isRunningProOrHigher();
+                if (runningProOrHigher != null) {
+                    configData.put("runningProOrHigher", runningProOrHigher);
                 }
-                if (applicationContext.containsBean("runningEE")) {
-                    configData.put(
-                            "runningEE", applicationContext.getBean("runningEE", Boolean.class));
+
+                Boolean runningEE = isRunningEE();
+                if (runningEE != null) {
+                    configData.put("runningEE", runningEE);
                 }
-                if (applicationContext.containsBean("license")) {
-                    configData.put("license", applicationContext.getBean("license", String.class));
+
+                String licenseType = getCurrentLicenseType();
+                if (licenseType != null) {
+                    configData.put("license", licenseType);
                 }
+
                 if (applicationContext.containsBean("SSOAutoLogin")) {
                     configData.put(
                             "SSOAutoLogin",

app/proprietary/src/main/java/stirling/software/proprietary/security/configuration/ee/DynamicLicenseService.java

@@ -0,0 +1,51 @@
+package stirling.software.proprietary.security.configuration.ee;
+
+import org.springframework.stereotype.Service;
+
+import lombok.RequiredArgsConstructor;
+
+import stirling.software.common.service.LicenseServiceInterface;
+import stirling.software.proprietary.security.configuration.ee.KeygenLicenseVerifier.License;
+
+/**
+ * Service that provides dynamic license checking instead of cached beans. This ensures that when
+ * admins update the license key, the changes are immediately reflected in the UI and config
+ * endpoints without requiring a restart.
+ *
+ * <p>Note: Some components (EnterpriseEndpointAspect, PremiumEndpointAspect, filters) still inject
+ * cached beans at startup for performance. These will require a restart to reflect license changes.
+ * This is acceptable because: 1. Most deployments add licenses during initial setup 2. License
+ * changes in production typically warrant a restart anyway 3. UI reflects changes immediately
+ * (banner disappears, license status updates)
+ */
+@Service
+@RequiredArgsConstructor
+public class DynamicLicenseService implements LicenseServiceInterface {
+
+    private final LicenseKeyChecker licenseKeyChecker;
+
+    /**
+     * Get the current license type dynamically (not cached).
+     *
+     * @return Current license: NORMAL, SERVER, or ENTERPRISE
+     */
+    public License getCurrentLicense() {
+        return licenseKeyChecker.getPremiumLicenseEnabledResult();
+    }
+
+    @Override
+    public boolean isRunningProOrHigher() {
+        License license = getCurrentLicense();
+        return license == License.SERVER || license == License.ENTERPRISE;
+    }
+
+    @Override
+    public boolean isRunningEE() {
+        return getCurrentLicense() == License.ENTERPRISE;
+    }
+
+    @Override
+    public String getLicenseTypeName() {
+        return getCurrentLicense().name();
+    }
+}

app/proprietary/src/main/java/stirling/software/proprietary/security/filter/JwtAuthenticationFilter.java

@@ -69,27 +69,28 @@ public class JwtAuthenticationFilter extends OncePerRequestFilter {
         if (!apiKeyExists(request, response)) {
             String jwtToken = jwtService.extractToken(request);
 
-            if (jwtToken == null) {
-                // Allow auth endpoints to pass through without JWT
-                if (!isPublicAuthEndpoint(requestURI, contextPath)) {
-                    // For API requests, return 401 JSON
-                    String acceptHeader = request.getHeader("Accept");
-                    if (requestURI.startsWith(contextPath + "/api/")
-                            || (acceptHeader != null
-                                    && acceptHeader.contains("application/json"))) {
-                        response.setStatus(HttpServletResponse.SC_UNAUTHORIZED);
-                        response.setContentType("application/json");
-                        response.getWriter().write("{\"error\":\"Authentication required\"}");
-                        return;
-                    }
+            // Check if this is a public endpoint BEFORE validating JWT
+            // This allows public endpoints to work even with expired tokens in the request
+            if (isPublicAuthEndpoint(requestURI, contextPath)) {
+                // For public auth endpoints, skip JWT validation and continue
+                filterChain.doFilter(request, response);
+                return;
+            }
 
-                    // For HTML requests (SPA routes), let React Router handle it (serve
-                    // index.html)
-                    filterChain.doFilter(request, response);
+            if (jwtToken == null) {
+                // No JWT token and not a public endpoint
+                // For API requests, return 401 JSON
+                String acceptHeader = request.getHeader("Accept");
+                if (requestURI.startsWith(contextPath + "/api/")
+                        || (acceptHeader != null && acceptHeader.contains("application/json"))) {
+                    response.setStatus(HttpServletResponse.SC_UNAUTHORIZED);
+                    response.setContentType("application/json");
+                    response.getWriter().write("{\"error\":\"Authentication required\"}");
                     return;
                 }
 
-                // For public auth endpoints without JWT, continue to the endpoint
+                // For HTML requests (SPA routes), let React Router handle it (serve
+                // index.html)
                 filterChain.doFilter(request, response);
                 return;
             }